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Pope Leo XIV: A Global Turning Point for the Catholic Church

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by GLT Editors - May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 1453

On May 8, 2025, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American-born prelate, as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Assuming the papal name Pope Leo XIV, he becomes the first American to ascend to the papacy—a symbolic and geopolitical milestone not just for the

Passing of the Pope: Geopolitical Implications for the Vatican and the Global Catholic Community

WORLD

by GLT Editors - April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 1454

The passing of a sitting Pope is a rare and deeply significant event with spiritual, political, and legal implications that ripple across the globe. As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the sovereign of the Vatican City State, the Pope occupies a dual role unmatched by any other

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