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Pope Leo XIV attends the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of World Food Day at the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome Oct. 16. (AP/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo urges world leaders 'not to look the other way' in fighting global hunger

"In a time when science has lengthened life expectancy, allowing millions of human beings to live, and die, struck by hunger is a collective failure, an ethical derailment, an historic offense," he said.

Hallelujah! A day to celebrate the Pope's release from the hospital — and his beloved gelato

"Hallelujah!" That's what countless Catholics exclaimed as Pope Francis left the hospital Sunday after more than a month fighting pneumonia. It's also the name of a new gelato flavor.

Pope, vested in penitential purple, stands, and leans head on processional cruxifix.

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

It's the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip. In September, he said Israel's attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, and that its military has gone beyond the rules of war.

A man holds a rosary and a picture of Benedict that says "Te Esperabamos" in the middle of a crowded line

An account of Benedict's papacy to be sealed in his coffin

A written account of the history-making papacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be placed alongside his body in his coffin for burial, the Vatican said Jan. 3 in revealing plans for the first funeral of a pontiff to resign in six centuries.

Person takes photo of photo of Pope Benedict

Wealth of tribute comes for Benedict, who desired simplicity

Within minutes of the announcement of the death of Pope Benedict, Words of praise and fond remembrance were offered by world leaders and religious figures, including the archbishop of Canterbury and Jewish advocates.

 

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