Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to the tragedy of war, especially in the Middle East, and recalls that war only amplifies problems and creates deep wounds without providing lasting solutions. By Devin Watkins “Alarming news continues to arrive from the Middle East, especially from Iran,” said Pope Leo …

Pope Leo XIV has published his first post on Instagram and X, which were employed to great effect by his predecessors, Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV has chosen “to maintain an active social media presence through the official papal accounts on X and …