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Catholic Political Organization Declares: “The Future in America is Catholic”

Andy Roman — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:23:29 +0000

In a bold declaration, Catholics for Catholics—an organization dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith by influencing the political and cultural arenas—announced on April 4, 2026, that the future in America is Catholic. [1] Citing a recent Fox News report highlighting surging adult conversions and growing interest among young people, this Catholic resurgence is reclaiming ground […]

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In a Direct Appeal, Pope Leo Urges US President Trump to End the War in Iran

Andy Roman — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:26:01 +0000

On March 31, 2026, Pope Leo XIV publicly appealed to Donald Trump to seek an end to the war in Iran, urging him to pursue a path of de-escalation and peace—an extraordinary move, given that few world leaders are able to exert such direct moral influence over a sitting U.S. president. When observed from the […]

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Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms the Catholic Church’s Commitment to Unite all Religions to Advance the Common Good

Andy Roman — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:59:44 +0000

On March 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV, in a clear effort to promote interfaith unity, praised initiatives aimed at fostering fraternity between Christians and Muslims. He emphasized that all religions share a common witness and expressed his openness to embrace what each religious tradition upholds. Describing these efforts as the work of the Holy Spirit, […]

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The Wall Street Journal: Leo is not Just a Pope, He is an American with Moral Authority Who Understands Our Politics

Andy Roman — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:57:45 +0000

On March 21, 2026, The Wall Street Journal published a full-page spread praising the significance and advantages of having an American pope—one uniquely positioned to understand, influence, and engage with U.S. politics at the highest levels. The article presents the Pope’s voice as not only more credible but increasingly necessary in shaping public policy—one that, […]

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Pope Leo XIV to Receive Religious Liberty Medal During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Andy Roman — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:05:55 +0000

A nation founded as a refuge from religious persecution now publicly honors a system historically associated with persecution—and does so in the name of religious freedom. What was once a safeguard against centralized religious authority is now being used to celebrate it. This striking contradiction reveals how the very principle of liberty is being redefined […]

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Pope Leo XVI Tells Judicial Authorities that Justice Must Serve the Common Good

Andy Roman — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:53:15 +0000

On March 14, 2026, Pope Leo XVI met with judges, lawyers, and members of various judicial bodies and emphasized that true justice cannot be separated from the promotion of the “common good,” a central principle of Catholic social doctrine. Addressing those responsible for interpreting and applying the law, he urged them not to view their […]

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Protestant Leaders Advocate for Full and Visible Unity with Rome

Andy Roman — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:06:23 +0000

On February 28, 2026, Pope Leo XIV received a delegation at the Vatican composed of several officers from the World Council of Churches. The delegation included Evangelical Lutheran Church Bishop Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm; Archbishop Dr. Vicken Aykazian of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church; Minister Merlyn Hyde Riley of the Jamaican Baptist Union; and Presbyterian minister […]

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Jeffrey Epstein: Case Closed on Earth — Judgment Pending in Heaven

Andy Roman — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:50:54 +0000

On February 8, 2026, the Associated Press reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that Jeffrey Epstein was not operating a trafficking ring “for powerful men.” The report acknowledged that Epstein had been charged with and previously convicted of offenses involving the sexual exploitation of underage girls. However, according to the FBI’s findings as […]

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The Church Applauded when Pope Leo’s New Handpicked Archbishop of New York Used Bad Bunny’s Lyrics During Sunday Mass

Andy Roman — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:49:23 +0000

At his inaugural Mass on Sunday, February 6, 2026, Ronald Hicks, the newly appointed Archbishop of New York, began his homily by quoting lyrics from a Bad Bunny song in Spanish to connect with his multicultural congregation. The reference to Bad Bunny drew notable applause from those present. Archbishop Ronald Hicks, representing 2.5 million Roman […]

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