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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 will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come
How will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come - Cardinals say Leo would ...
What Pope Leo XIV means for the U.S. Catholic church and Trump
ROME — The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe ...
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
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 Faces Financial Headache as New Catholic Church Leader
Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, is taking on a financial headache in his ...
How Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church fell into disrepair — and what may lie ahead
Many sites associated with past popes have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s childhood ...
Priest sex abuse survivors hopeful Pope Leo XIV brings change to Catholic Church
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests is calling for the new pope to impose a zero-tolerance policy.
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 ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as leader of the Catholic Church
Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
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 ...
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...