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Chicago mayor invites Pope Leo XIV to visit his native city next year

Chicago mayor invites Pope Leo XIV to visit his native city next year

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit his hometown next year
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Invites Pope Leo XIV to Officiate Mass in Grant Park

Mayor Brandon Johnson Invites Pope Leo XIV to Officiate Mass in Grant Park

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to officiate a mass in Grant Park next year. During a meeting at the Vatican, Johnson presented the Pope with a key to the city and discussed various issues, including the impact of federal immigration raids on Chicago's immigrant community. The invitation recalls Pope John Paul II's 1979 mass in the park, described as a spiritually significant event in Chicago's history. Johnson emphasized shared values with the Pope, such as addressing the needs of the vulnerable and advocating for peace. The meeting also touched on the economic and social impacts of immigration policies in Chicago.
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Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 28 (Reuters) - Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be justified in waging wars, in a move experts said could have long-reaching impact for global powers.
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Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran

Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran

President Donald Trump meets with his Cabinet at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Travels to Rome for Meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Travels to Rome for Meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is traveling to Rome to meet with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. This visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement for the mayor, highlighting the importance of international relations and cultural exchange. The meeting is expected to cover various topics of mutual interest, potentially including social issues, community development, and global cooperation. Mayor Johnson's visit underscores the role of city leaders in fostering international dialogue and collaboration.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Discuss Key Issues with Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Discuss Key Issues with Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to travel to Rome to meet with Pope Leo XIV. Before his departure, Mayor Johnson plans to discuss the details of his trip at City Hall. The meeting with the Pope is expected to cover several significant topics, including voting rights, immigration rights, and workers' rights. This visit underscores the mayor's commitment to addressing these critical issues on an international stage, seeking to engage with global leaders to foster dialogue and potential solutions.
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed, state TV says

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed, state TV says

By Elwely Elwelly and Jana Choukeir May 27 (Reuters) - Tehran would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month in a framework deal with the U.S. to also include withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran's vicinity, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday.
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Wall Street rises to more records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

Wall Street rises to more records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

The U.S. stock market rose to more all-time highs and caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
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The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program
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With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 25 (Reuters) - Catholic popes have been urging global leaders to address social justice issues for 135 years across some two dozen major documents that many of the world's 1.4-billion-faithful can cite by their two- or three-word titles.
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Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight
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Wall Street rises toward records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

Wall Street rises toward records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

The U.S. stock market is rising as it catches up with others around the world that climbed the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war