pontiff

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Pope Leo XIV is preparing to celebrate Easter for the first time as pontiff a year after his predecessor's death, as concerns grow among Christians over the Middle East war.

From Barron's

But the 70-year-old pontiff has been cautious in his statements since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that started the war on February 28, refraining from naming any party in his condemnations and appeals for peace.

From Barron's

The Midwestern pontiff brings a deeper understanding of American society and politics than any previous pope.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 70-year-old pontiff said the trip would allow him to "continue the discourse of dialogue and bridge-building between the Christian and the Muslim worlds".

From Barron's

The pontiff belongs to the Augustinian religious order and had previously called for interfaith dialogue in the North African country.

From BBC