Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by the United States in a large-scale attack.
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Historic Papal Trip Concludes With a Renewed Sense of Hope
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In New Interview, President Trump Says He Is Open To Meeting With Pope Leo XIV
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Chicago Priest Walks 900 Miles to Give Voice to Immigrant Families
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