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Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview
Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview In his first major interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said he won't be involved in US partisan politics, but will advocate for causes important to the Catholic Church, like immigrants' rights. Leo spoke with Crux, an online newspaper that focuses on the Catholic Church. The final excerpt from the wide-ranging interview was published on Thursday, Sept. 18. Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen interviewed the pope for a new biography titled "Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the XXI Century." A Spanish version of the book launched in Peru, where L…

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by Chris Spiker
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House Fire Claims Life Of Paterson Father, Family Racing Against Time To Return Him To Peru House Fire Claims Life Of Paterson Father, Family Racing Against Time To Return Him To Peru
House Fire Claims Life Of Paterson Father, Family Racing Against Time To Return Him To Peru A 51-year-old man killed in a Paterson house fire last week has been identified as the father of three, the youngest of whom lives in Peru. On Thursday, Sept. 4, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to 454 East 31st Street on a report of a residential fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray, and Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea. The victim was identified by loved ones as Carlos Armando Arestegui Muñoz. Officials say he was found inside the residence and transported…

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by Cecilia Levine
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First US-Born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome First US-Born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome
First Us-born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome In a historic celebration, Pope Leo XIV, the first United States-born pontiff in the nearly 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, made a pledge to work for unity during his inauguration mass on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter's Square in Rome. Addressing a crowd of over 200,000, including many world leaders, he expressed gratitude for the support he has received as he steps into his new role after Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. “Following the death of Pope Francis, we felt like sheep without a shepherd," Pope Leo said. "Yet, having received his final blessing on E…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One
Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One Pope Leo XIV is being honored with a couple of special collectibles. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released two limited-edition bobbleheads of the new pope on Friday, May 9. The 267th pope of the Catholic Church was elected on the conclave's fourth ballot on Thursday, May 8. The pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first US-born pope and the first one from North America. His Argentinian predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas. The Chicago native's historic moment emerging on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica has been captur…

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by Chris Spiker
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This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says
This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says A South American pepper known for fruity and tropical notes with moderate heat is one spice company's top flavor for 2025. McCormick named aji amarillo as its 2025 Flavor of the Year, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The announcement marks the 25th anniversary of the Hunt Valley, Maryland, company's annual Flavor Forecast, a global culinary report that has shaped food trends for decades. Aji amarillo, which translates to "yellow chile pepper," is popular in many dishes from Peru and grows primarily in South America. The vibrant pepper matures into …

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by Chris Spiker