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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 ...
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of ...
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 ...
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' ...
What's in a papal name? An agenda for the Catholic Church
When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the conclave of March 2013, few ...
Pope Leo XIV Is a White Sox Fan — and the Organization Is Embracing the Occasion
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the ...