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The people’s pontiff has enlisted a certain (arguably) secular influence to make his emotional case.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The pontiff’s encyclical comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Catholic Church steer clear of subjects not directly related to religion in an interview on April 13.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The children celebrated with applause as the pontiff continued to the next patrons.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The visit came a day after the first American pontiff marked the first anniversary of his election as head of the Catholic Church and as the United Nations details in a new report how the spreading violence by armed groups continues to devastate Haitians’ lives.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The pontiff’s encyclical comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Catholic Church steer clear of subjects not directly related to religion in an interview on April 13.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The children celebrated with applause as the pontiff continued to the next patrons.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The visit came a day after the first American pontiff marked the first anniversary of his election as head of the Catholic Church and as the United Nations details in a new report how the spreading violence by armed groups continues to devastate Haitians’ lives.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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“Pontiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pontiff. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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