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Cheers, Chants and a ‘Dance of the Little Devils’ for Pope Leo in Peru
People in the city of Chiclayo, where Leo XIV served as bishop for about eight years, gathered to celebrate a man they see as one of their own.
A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church
I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my ...
‘Leo will follow Francis.’ Amazon Catholics hope the new pope will protect the rain forest
For years before becoming Pope Leo XIV — as a parish priest and then bishop in Peru — Robert Prevost built ties with ...
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Peru hopes local miracle gets recognition under new pope
In the small Peruvian town of Eten, the faithful flock every year to celebrate an apparent 17th century miracle featuring ...
Trump claims role in election of first American Pope, but the Vatican has a different story
Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago became Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to hold the position. Donald Trump claimed ...
Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo’s first Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Square
Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday ...
Pope Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich
On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.
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Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to US politics
Pope Leo XIV is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we ...