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Where the new Pope Leo XIV stands on various issues
Pope Leo XIV may have broken a historic barrier by becoming the first pontiff from the United States, but his views on the ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope rejects 'war of words,' applauds journalists
On his way back to the Vatican, Leo stopped by the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, and prayed before the tomb of Pope Francis, according to the Vatican press office. He also prayed at the icon of the ...
Pope Leo XIV holds first press conference, affirms 'gift of free speech'
Leo, who was elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church last week, called for "the precious gift of free speech" to be ...
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 ...
Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in Pope Leo’s past jurisdictions
Advocates for victims of sex abuse say there needs to be an accounting of how then-Cardinal Robert Prevost handled such cases ...
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
America's most European city is buzzing over the news that the Catholic Church's new pope is not only from the U.S. but also ...