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Read Pope Leo XIV's first address from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor and service
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously led a Catholic ...
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope
Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope ...
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Pope Leo XIV: Irish priests recall 'the quiet guy' who went on to inherit the chair of St Peter
He always struck me as being a very disciplined, abstemious, quiet guy, and I would say we Irish would have been a bit more, ...
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.
Pope Leo's Friend Sent a Congratulatory Email, but Says His Pal 'Bob' Hasn't Responded Yet (Exclusive)
Describing Pope Leo as "incredibly bright," Rev. Hagan says he is someone who "has a real love for the poor" and "really ...
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Local Catholics react to new pope, many expressing excitement and hope
Both emotions were expressed by many after Thursday’s announcement of the new pope. Now that the smoke has settled, a priest ...
An American Pope Emerges as a Potential Contrast to Trump on the World Stage
Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values than the ...