Malik Harris: Hoping for a United Message from Pope Leo XIV
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In the midst of the advisory festivities of "Bunte" magazine's "New Faces Awards" in Berlin, biracial American pop singer Malik Harris (27) expresses his aspirations for the upcoming Pope Leo XIV. Amid the polarizing environment generated by the Trump administration, Harris sees a Pope's primary role as unification, not division. He remarks, "I've got my hopes high that the Pope, especially as an American, will send a beacon of unity to the world."
Hailing from Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Harris, who represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the hit "Rockstars," attributes some degree of pride to the new Pope's American nationality. As the son of American ex-talk show host Ricky Harris, his bloodline adds poignancy to the transformation at the Vatican.
Given the context of Pope Leo XIV's predecessor, Pope Francis, who emphasized the need for an inclusive and attentive Church, and his own aims for social justice, economic equality, and environmental action, there's a possibility that Leo XIV may address broader themes of social justice and inclusivity resonant with domestic issues—political divisions included—in the U.S. However, although it isn't evident in the available data, the Vatican is seldom overtly political, often favoring moral and ethical guidance over direct commentary on political matters.
Nonetheless, as the first American pope, the world remains keenly attentive to the unfolding ramifications of Pope Leo XIV's tenure, paying close attention to its repercussions on U.S.-Vatican relations and its stance on global issues. The Vatican typically maintains political neutrality, but as the world confronts divisive times, the expectations for a unifying message from the new Pope are steadily growing.
- Malik Harris, who expressed his aspirations for Pope Leo XIV during the "Bunte" magazine's "New Faces Awards" in Berlin, commented, "I've got my hopes high that the Pope, especially as an American, will send a beacon of unity to the world."
- Stemming from his own lineage—his father, American ex-talk show host Ricky Harris—and the new Pope's American nationality, Malik Harris, who represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, attributes a sense of pride to the transformation at the Vatican.
- While it isn't evident in the available data, Pope Leo XIV, as the first American pope, may address broader themes of social justice and inclusivity, resonant with domestic issues in the U.S., echoing the emphasis of his predecessor, Pope Francis, on an inclusive and attentive Church.
- The Commission, with Melik Harris' hopes, 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 to address issues in the entertainment industry, where celebrities like musicians are frequently exposed to this radiation.
