pontiff

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Speaking during an Easter Vigil on Saturday, the pontiff called for "a new world of peace and unity" and decried the divisions created by "war, injustice and the isolation of peoples and nations".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

During his inaugural Palm Sunday address, the pontiff denounced those who use God to justify war and urged prayers for peace, particularly for those suffering in the Middle East.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Before his trip to Africa, the pontiff will visit Monaco for a day, the Vatican said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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