papal
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Decades later, an American sits on the papal throne for the first time in history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
His low-key approach, say some papal observers, has made it harder for him to make himself heard in a wider world that’s being shaken up by populism, strongman leaders and raw power politics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
The last papal trip to Africa took place in February 2023, when Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, visited the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Preparations for papal visits, which usually draw huge crowds, take months but the Vatican only confirms the details a few weeks in advance.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
In Silvester the Second a famous magician ascended the papal throne, although he was notorious for having invented the pendulum dock.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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