Politicsscore 1077·10 metrosupdated 9h ago

Pope Leo XIV's Political Stance Sparks Debate Among Experts

Northeastern University religion experts discuss the intersection of the papacy and politics following Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran War. They argue that the role of the pope inherently involves political commentary.

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