Tag Archives: Catholic Church

Open Thread | Pope Leo XIV Apologizes For Holy See’s Role In Legitimizing Slavery and Failing To Condemn It

Posted on May 26, 2026 by rikyrah

I never thought that I would read these words. The Associated Press @AP BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See’s own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn i.t for centuries Pope Leo XIV makes … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Pope Leo Takes On Opus Dei

Posted on November 17, 2025 by rikyrah

Thanks to Balloon Juice for the piece on this story. Christopher Hale ‪@christopherjhale.bsky.social‬ Follow BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV is set to effectively disband Opus Dei in the coming weeks. This would be the most sweeping internal reform of his pontificate … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, American, Chosen as Pope. He is Pope Leo XIV. First American Pope

Posted on May 9, 2025 by rikyrah

Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV By Lauren Kent, Chris Lamb and Rob Picheta, CNN Updated 1:33 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025 CNN — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Visits The White House | Remarks by President Obama & Pope

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Pope Francis is visiting the United States. It is his first visit to the USA – ever. The first leg of his trip will be in Washington, D.C. FYI – did you know that 1/4 of the people in America … Continue reading →

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