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Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders

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June 26, 2026

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                    Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders

Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. Read all

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Vatican News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Church leaders gather in Rome to prepare for Synod Assemblies of 2027-2028

The General Secretariat of the Synod announces that leaders of the Church's continental bodies are gathering in Rome to assess progress in implementing the Synod on Synodality and to prepare for the ecclesial Assemblies of 2027–2028. Read all

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense

U.S. President Donald Trump meets fellow NATO leaders at a summit on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities even as the American focus shifts away from its defense of Europe toward Asia. Trump has been critical of NATO’s abilities to function without American leadership [] The post The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense appeared first on Loonie Politics.

POLITICO

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mark Rutte aux alliés de l’Otan : admettez-le, Trump avait raison

Le chef de l’alliance militaire a de nouveau été élogieux à l’égard du président américain dans une interview accordée à POLITICO. Il lui attribue le mérite d’avoir incité les Européens à augmenter leurs dépenses de défense.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

LIVE: Pope Leo visits UN World Food Programme HQ in Rome

Pope Leo visits the Rome headquarters of the United Nations World Food Programme to address participants in the agency’s annual executive board session and meet staff and their families. #popeleo #rome #unitednations #worldfoodprogramme #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 21, 2026

Israeli, Greek navies deepen ties during visit

The chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff met commanders and toured bases as the services agreed to expand cooperation.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 8, 2026

NATO leaders reaffirm commitment to mutual defence vow

NATO leaders have reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to the alliance's article five mutual defence clause and the transatlantic bond.

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Related coverage for " Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders ": Vatican News — Church leaders gather in Rome to prepare for Synod Assemblies of 2027-2028 . Loonie Politics — The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense. POLITICO — Mark Rutte aux alliés de l’Otan : admettez-le, Trump avait raison. Reuters — LIVE: Pope Leo visits UN World Food Programme HQ in Rome. Jewish News Syndicate — Israeli, Greek navies deepen ties during visit. RTÉ News — NATO leaders reaffirm commitment to mutual defence vow