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The polyglot popes: How language builds bridges in the Church

The Vatican website offers content in more than 60 languages today, reflecting a commitment to reach people by
A picture shows a view of the destroyed Beirut port silos on Aug. 1, 2025, as Lebanon prepares to mark the fifth anniversary of the Aug. 4, 2020, harbor explosion that killed more than 250 people and injured thousands. | Credit: JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images

Brother of Beirut explosion victim speaks ahead of Pope Leo IV’s visit to blast site

As part of his visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will pray at the site of the Aug.
Pope Leo XIV addresses bishops, priests, religious, pastoral workers, and laypeople at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov. 28, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Catholics reflect on Pope Leo’s visit to Istanbul cathedral

Pope Leo XIV began the second day of his apostolic journey to Turkey at the Cathedral of the

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit, Lebanese recall past papal trips

Anticipation is building across Lebanon as the country prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV next week. The visit

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