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Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
Megyn Kelly defends Pope Leo XIV’s past anti-Trump tweets
During her show on Friday, the conservative podcast host said she wasn’t surprised that the new pope had disapproved of ...
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of ...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language
In his first audience with the press, the pontiff renewed his support for a more peaceful world and quoted his predecessor, ...
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 ...
New Pope Leo XIV cites AI’s challenge to human dignity in his name choice
Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal name in reference to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who presided over ...
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?
The new pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver his first Sunday blessing from the loggia where he first appeared in public ...