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Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo makes 1st trip outside Rome as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV made his first trip outside Rome since being elected as leader of the Catholic Church. The pope was driven to ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
Pope Leo XIV visits Francis' tomb, says he wants to uphold 'precious legacy'
Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
Pope Leo XIV reveals papal name is response to world’s digital revolution, artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV says he chose his papal name as a nod to the Catholic Church‘s last Leo, who stood as a source of stability and ...
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 ...
White Sox fan says Pope Leo is 'going to bless us'
Chicago White Sox supporters were celebrating the news that Pope Leo XIV — the first American Pope and a native of South ...