Pop Star Malik Harris Aims High with Progressive Pope Leo XIV
Pope Should Foster Unity, Not Cause Division - Singer Malik Harris' Perspective - Pop Star Malik Harris Calls for Pope to Unify Rather Than Separate
Malik Harris, a 27-year-old German pop sensation, born to an American talk show host father, looks forward to a progressive stance from the new Pope, Leo XIV. "A Pope's role inherently entails unity. The Trump administration's divisive and suppressive tactics towards minorities stand as a stark contradiction," Harris stated at the "New Faces Awards" ceremony of "Bunte" magazine in Berlin. "I hope the new Pope - especially as an American - sends a powerful message worldwide, promoting unity."
This half-American, half-German singer, who represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022, grew up in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria. The American-origin Pope stirs some feelings within him, Harris confessed. "There's a sense of pride, undeniably," he added.
The newly elected Pope, Leo XIV, is known for his potential to build on the progressive legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Although specific actions regarding the US administration's divisive policies are yet to be detailed, Pope Leo XIV has sent strong indications of his commitment to unity and social justice issues. By emphasizing the need for a united Church that prioritizes peace, charity, and care for the suffering, and by focusing on environmental stewardship and social justice, Pope Leo XIV appears set to address divisive issues indirectly through progressive themes. His approach to fostering inclusivity and dialogues suggests a more compassionate and unified global community.
- In an unexpected turn, the European Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Harris, the progressive pop-culture icon, expressed his hopes that Pope Leo XIV, the American-origin Pope, would use his influence to suppress the entertainment industry's indexing of celebrities based on political beliefs.
- During the "New Faces Awards" ceremony, Leo, the 27-year-old German pop sensation, mentioned the potential of Pope Leo XIV's reign to promote unity in the face of divisive pop-culture narratives.
- Malik Harris, the Eurovision star, called for a more inclusive pop-culture landscape, drawing a parallel between the need for unity in music and the Pope's role in fostering unity within the global community.
