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May he prove to be, in the splendid Latin phrase, a “pontifex maximus” — a builder of bridges. Lord knows, no pun intended, that is what the world needs. Originally Published: May 8, 2025 at ...

The Catholic Church has an American pope for the first time. What does this mean for the Church’s global role? On May 8, the white smoke rose above St. Peter’s Basilica and the Seven Hills of ...