In the fall of 2024, Cardinal Leo XIV engaged in extensive discussions at the Vatican with a diverse group, including clergy and laypeople, emphasizing equal voice and dialogue. His first address as pope highlighted the importance of a “synodal church,” a continuation of Pope Francis’s legacy of inclusivity, allowing laypeople to participate in church discussions. While some progressives hope for policy changes from these dialogues, concerns remain over potential inaction and the ideological tensions surrounding the synodal process.
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US lawmakers slam Trump for ‘unilateral’ strike on Iran without congressional approval – Middle East Monitor
US lawmakers criticized President Trump for carrying out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites without congressional approval, claiming it risks dragging the US into a broader war and violates the Constitution. Prominent figures like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Elizabeth Warren emphasized that only Congress has the authority to declare war, urging immediate action to prevent further escalation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in charge are upset because President Trump...
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