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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers
The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church's 267th pope had special meaning for a ...
Pope Leo signals he will closely follow Francis and says AI represents challenge for humanity
Pope Leo XIV indicated on Saturday that his papacy will follow closely in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, telling ...
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...
Nancy Pelosi wants newly elected American Pope Leo to speak out against mass deportations
Calif., said Friday that she hopes the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will be vocal about opposing mass deportation.
Nashville bishop: Election of Pope Leo XIV is call to area Catholics for global solidarity
In a reflection of the breadth of Catholic thought and belief, Nashville area Catholics express excitement and some concern ...
Philadelphia Mass attendees pray a pope with local ties can aid ‘the well-being of the world’
From his seat on a returning flight from Rome, Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez couldn’t see the white smoke emanating ...
Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could ...