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In Pictures: From Chicago priest to new pope, the historic rise of Leo XIV
A visual tribute to Pope Leo XIV’s faithful service – reflecting his journey through priesthood, leadership, and devotion ...
Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy
Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo suggests people may return to the church because of an American pope
The new pontiff spoke to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, who was part of a news conference for some 6,000 journalists from ...
Pope Leo asks fan 'Sox or Cubs?' as he signs a baseball
After waiting in line at the Vatican, Jason Perash of Colorado got the pontiff to autograph a ball. The pope is reportedly a ...
Does Pope Leo XIV support Trump? What we know about his stance on key issues
Pope Leo XIV is being scrutinized for how he might interact with the Trump administration after its rifts with the late Pope ...
A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church
I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my ...
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no written ...
Pope Leo Seeks to Balance Francis’ Inclusive Approach With Tradition
Pope Leo XIV’s first signals about the style and substance of his pontificate show why he won such broad assent at the ...