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‘He checked all the boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability — being American
He had the good papal housekeeping seal of approval from Pope Francis, his predecessor, who put him in one of the top jobs in ...
Will Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope.
While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...
Voice of Lay Catholics Is Likely to Be Heard in Leo XIV’s Church
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...
White Sox faithful praise their newly famous fan, Pope Leo XIV: 'That's a South Sider'
Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...
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.
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Cardinal hopes Pope Leo will 'build a bridge' with Trump
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...
Pope Leo shared content critical of Trump, Vance's immigration policies in social media posts
Prior to being elected, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of ...