https://geopolitics-today.com/en/categories/religions/Recent content in Religions on Geopolitics-TodayHugoenThu, 14 May 2026 15:25:28 +0000https://geopolitics-today.com/en/articles/2026-05-06-pope-leon-xiv-a-new-francis/Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://geopolitics-today.com/en/articles/2026-05-06-pope-leon-xiv-a-new-francis/One year after the election of the first American pope, can we say that Leon XIV is inspired by Francis ? Referring to historical tradition and the unwritten rule that limits the rise of major powers to the papacy, Giuseppe Sacco describes the new pontiff as initially cautious but progressively more assertive on issues of justice and peace.https://geopolitics-today.com/en/articles/2026-05-05-leo-xiv-the-gentle-shepherd-of-souls/Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://geopolitics-today.com/en/articles/2026-05-05-leo-xiv-the-gentle-shepherd-of-souls/One year after his election, Pope Leo XIV appears as a gentle yet firm pontiff, less charismatic than Pope Francis but aligned with him in values: peace, social justice, and care for the most vulnerable. Critical of Donald Trump and his aggressive positions, Leo XIV stands out for his sober and effective style and for his vision of a “disarmed peace.”https://geopolitics-today.com/en/articles/2026-04-12-the-legacy-of-pope-francis-killed-in-action/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://geopolitics-today.com/en/articles/2026-04-12-the-legacy-of-pope-francis-killed-in-action/Contrary to the hopes of those who spreading rumors about his possible resignation, Pope Francis died in action. The way one could expect from a man like him, a fighter steadfast in his convictions in defense of the common good, of justice, and of the poorest on earth, he feared nothing and no one.