Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, hopeful he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as progressives sense ...

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On the first Sunday following the election of Pope Leo XIV, many gathered at St. James Cathedral to honor the new pontiff.

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.