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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 ...
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 ...
Pope Leo XIV’s brother scorches trans people, female politicians and anti-Trump Democrats online
The 73-year-old Florida man appears to be a staunch Trump supporter who uses his Facebook account to go on the attack.
Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press
Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the 'precious gift of free speech and the ...
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 ...
New Pope Leo XIV cites AI’s challenge to human dignity in his name choice
Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal name in reference to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who presided over ...