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In new remarks, Pope Leo XIV says he wants to uphold Francis' 'precious legacy'
Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...
Even as pope, Leo XIV might have to deal with U.S. tax returns
As a U.S. citizen, the man formerly called Cardinal Robert Prevost technically is required to file returns to the IRS.
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome
The morning after John Prevost watched his younger brother Robert become Pope Leo XIV, he received a familiar phone call.
Pope Leo XIV's prior social media posts include criticism of JD Vance, Trump admin's immigration policies
The world has a new pope, and for the first time ever, he is from the United States. While the relationship between the new ...
New Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for closeness to poor
In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...
Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, first in history from United States
Prevost, a 69 member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. He appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s ...
People across the United States react to the new American Pope, some California reactions
Other reactions to the pope. Pope Leo XIV got caught in the crosshairs of a the century-long rivalry between the Cubs and the ...