Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘I am here among you as a pilgrim of peace’ — By: Catholic News Agency

ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV on Monday presented himself to Algeria’s diplomatic corps and civil society as “a pilgrim of peace,” urging a more just international order, warning against exclusion and inequality, and praising those who refuse to be “blinded by power or wealth.” Peace remained the central theme of the pope’s first day…

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Argentine bishop offers advice to young people who wish to enter politics — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Juan Ignacio Liébana of Chascomús in Argentina issued a “message to young people wishing to enter politics” in which he reflected on the characteristics that those aspiring to undertake the task must possess, with particular emphasis on the common good. The prelate, who is also a member of the Social Pastoral Commission, noted in…

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Moral Miscalculation: America’s Misunderstanding of Iran Is Leading to Catastrophe — By: Crisis Magazine

When he began his massive assault on Iran, the president was confident in its ultimate success. He had been advised that the Iranian people were deeply dissatisfied with their government and were groaning under the weight of an unwanted clerical autocracy. Furthermore, the country was in political disarray, racked by internal conflict, and would easily…

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