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Pope Leo takes first trip outside Vatican, visiting shrine near Rome
Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome to the small ...
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' ...
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...
Pope Leo XIV in His Own Words: Immigration, Euthanasia, Abortion and More
Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various ...
What Pope Leo XIV has said about climate change
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footprints as the steward of the environment of the ...
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.
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 ...
How Pope Leo XIV became the conclave’s stealth candidate
Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...
History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap
Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...
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 ...