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Pope Léon XIV denounces inequalities in historic Monaco visit
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Pope Léon XIV made his first official visit to Monaco on Saturday, the first by a pontiff in nearly 500 years to the principality. Welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène, he called for social justice and wealth redistribution from the palace balcony. He denounced the « abîmes between poor and rich » and advocated for peace and the defense of life.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to face life's trials with faith and perseverance while striving for national unity, in his Holy Week message. He highlighted Christ's Passion as a reminder that true greatness lies in sacrifice and service. This comes as the world contends with the Mideast conflict's impacts.
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Maria Gabriela Lacerda, Miss Universe Brazil 2025, donated her sash and crown to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida before her reign officially ends. The 22-year-old from Piauí made the donation in the interior of São Paulo, 180 km from the capital. The move comes just before she inaugurates her successor.
A priest in Västra Götaland, dubbed the 'punk priest', has prevailed against the municipality following a complaint to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO). The priest was warned by the diocese after an anonymous complaint about punk music and strong beer at a parish hall, but JO criticizes the municipality's forwarding of the tip.
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Daniella Greenbaum Davis, a Jewish author, stated she has no problem with Pete Hegseth closing a Pentagon press briefing by urging prayers 'on bended knee... in the name of Jesus Christ' for US troops' safety. She described criticism of the request as a 'performance' and drew on American historical traditions of public prayer. Davis emphasized that such expressions align with America's majority-Christian culture without violating minority rights.
Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara hosted Muslim leaders during Sallah. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens.
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US War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Americans to pray daily for Armed Forces members in harm's way during a press briefing on Iran. CBS anchor Margaret Brennan criticized the remarks for invoking Jesus' name and accused the administration of using religious references to justify war. Historical precedents show similar calls for prayer by past leaders.
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