pontiff

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The Pope's apology was delivered in what is known as a encyclical - technically a letter to Catholic bishops, but which over recent decades have been how a pontiff passes on messages to the world.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Besides the capital, the pontiff will also travel to Lourdes, a site of pilgrimage for Christians worldwide.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The pontiff said he would continue to "speak out loudly against war" and promote peace.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“If you’re going to opine on matters of theology, you’ve got to be careful. You’ve got to make sure it’s anchored in the truth,” he admonished the pontiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Therefore, with his impetuous move, Julius accomplished what no other pontiff would ever have achieved with the greatest of human prudence.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli