In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
VATICAN CITY(RAHNUMA): Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a […]
Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope’s peace message lingers amid fears of new war
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Filipino worker Loren Capobres said the world stood still when she kissed Pope Leo’s hand this week in Lebanon, but hopes his message for peace will linger after his departure, leading to better working conditions and a lasting peace in the country. Capobres, who is Catholic and has worked in Lebanon for 17 years, […]
Erdogan praises Pope’s ‘astute stance’ on Palestinian issue
ANKARA(RAHNUMA): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo’s stance on the Palestinian issue after meeting him in Ankara on Thursday, and said he hoped his first overseas visit as Catholic leader will benefit humanity at a time of tension and uncertainty. “We commend (Pope Leo’s) astute stance on the Palestinian issue,” Erdogan said in an […]
