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Big takeaways from the pope’s 2025 ‘state of the world’ speech

Pope Francis set out his priorities in his annual address to diplomats.

Edgar Beltrán
Jan 09, 2025
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Pope Francis set out his diplomatic priorities for 2025 Thursday, in his annual “state of the world” address to diplomats accredited to the Holy See.

Pope Francis delivers his annual ‘state of the world address to diplomats on Jan. 9, 2025. Screenshot from @VaticanNews YouTube channel.

The pope only read out the first few pages of his address before excus…

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