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Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff
The new pope, speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed.
Pope Leo XIV says advancement of AI played a factor in his papal name selection
Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced ...
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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 ...
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 ...
How Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure
CHICLAYO, Peru — Walkiria Garcia was 14 years old when she made her confirmation in the Catholic Church, an already ...
Pope Leo XVI'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’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...
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' ...