Popes and wars in the contemporary era

Apr 17, 2026 20:05

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Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump Attacks the Pope for the Second Day, and Meloni Defends Him. The World Reacts While the Catholic Vice-President of the USA Supports Him

Far from toning down, the US President reiterated his criticism the following day, April 13, before the media, ruling out any apology.

Apr 14, 2026 07:11

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Support for Trump among Catholics plummets, according to a new poll conducted amid the war

The Catholic vote, often decisive in American elections, is once again in motion—this time under the pressure of a conflict that has revived enduring questions about conscience, authority, and the cost of war

Apr 13, 2026 17:16

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Apr 13, 2026 09:53

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

Religious radio in the United States functions simultaneously as a tool of evangelization, a source of personal guidance, a platform for cultural commentary, and, in some cases, a vehicle for political expression

Apr 12, 2026 18:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Apr 09, 2026 12:25

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Sovereign Order of the Temple of Christ Association

Pope Leo XIV Sued in Spanish Courts: The Case of the “Templars” Seeking Ecclesiastical Rehabilitation… and Money

At the center of the case is the suppression of the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon. The modern organization presents itself as its heir and argues that Pope Clement V’s decision in 1312 was illegitimate, maintaining that the suppression took place under political pressure from King Philip IV of France.

Leo XIV Speaks Out in Support of Palestinians Attacked by Jewish Settlers in Tierra Sana: Here’s What’s Happening

The episode has become more than another isolated clash in the West Bank. It has exposed, in a matter of days, the convergence of three increasingly serious problems: settler violence, the difficulty of protecting Palestinian civilians under occupation, and the weakening of the institutions that provide basic services to them.

Popes and wars in the contemporary era

Trump and Vance prolong the conflict with Leon XIV as Russia and Brazil join the controversy

Masculinity Reconciled with Religion: Study Shows Increase in Faith Among Young Men

Although support remains higher, a poll shows a slight decline in support for abortion in the United States

Should the Bible influence a country’s laws, or should a president defend the faith of its citizens? This is what a major survey in Latin America reveals

The 2026 Boom in Conversions to Catholicism: Statistics, Context, and Interpretations

Which countries have the greatest religious diversity? Here is the map published in a major study

Trump Attacks the Pope for the Second Day, and Meloni Defends Him. The World Reacts While the Catholic Vice-President of the USA Supports Him

Support for Trump among Catholics plummets, according to a new poll conducted amid the war

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East