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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Finland, Myanmar:

Pope Leo XIV waves from the main balcony of St. Peter’s basilica after delivering the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Christmas celebrations, at St Peter’s square in the Vatican on December 25, 2025. [2]

AFP Pope Francis appealed Wednesday for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old’s papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia. [3]

The powerful Philippine Catholic Church has long taken a quiet approach to the country's secular rulers. Not any more. [4]

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace At the Angelus Francis spoke again about the crisis in Ukraine and called on the Virgin Mary to move “the conscience of the political leaders”. [5]

Relations between priests and politics were actually brought to the surface with radicalism in the 1960s, but this was discussed earlier. (translated from fi) [6]

YANGON—In a meeting with the Sangha Maha Nayaka, the country’s highest Buddhist authority, in Yangon on Wednesday, Pope Francis joined Myanmar’s leading Buddhist monks to stress the role of religious leaders in fostering peace and harmony. [7]

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / MANILA Monday, April 21, 2008 (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

MANILA -- Pope Francis wrapped up his second Asian visit with two of the most distinctive Masses of his two-year papacy. On the stormy morning of Jan. [9]

Sources
[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-12-19 · 49% match

Pope warns over use of AI in the military

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-12-26 · 47% match

Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing

Pope Leo XIV waves from the main balcony of St. Peter’s basilica after delivering the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Christmas celebrations, at St Peter’s square in the Vatican on December 25, 2025.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-09-05 · 51% match

Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

AFP Pope Francis appealed Wednesday for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old’s papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-08 · 47% match

Richard Heydarian: The Catholic Church contends with Duterte's rule

The powerful Philippine Catholic Church has long taken a quiet approach to the country's secular rulers. Not any more.

[5] MM asianews.it · 52% match

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace At the Angelus Francis spoke again about the crisis in Ukraine and called on the Virgin Mary to move “the conscience of the political leaders”.

[6] FI yle.fi · 2006-09-07 · 47% match translated from fi

Papit ja politiikka

Relations between priests and politics were actually brought to the surface with radicalism in the 1960s, but this was discussed earlier.

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[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-11-29 · 46% match

Pope Francis, Senior Buddhist Monks Stress Religious Leaders’ Role in Fostering Peace

YANGON—In a meeting with the Sangha Maha Nayaka, the country’s highest Buddhist authority, in Yangon on Wednesday, Pope Francis joined Myanmar’s leading Buddhist monks to stress the role of religious leaders in fostering peace and harmony.

[8] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 51% match

Activists Urge Pope to to Investigate Alleged Human Rights Violations

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / MANILA Monday, April 21, 2008

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-19 · 46% match

Pope tackles corruption, contraception in Asia's Catholic heartland

MANILA -- Pope Francis wrapped up his second Asian visit with two of the most distinctive Masses of his two-year papacy. On the stormy morning of Jan.

[10] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Pope: "I weep" for the Christians crucified in Syria

Pope: "I weep" for the Christians crucified in Syria Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Pope Francis has wept for Christians crucified in Syria.

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