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The 1st American pope is seen as aligned with his predecessor. But Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue the legacy in his own image
How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...
Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...
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Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.
Here's what Pope Leo XIV has posted about politics — and the Trump administration — on social media
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues ...
Christ the Redeemer Sanctuary in Rio pays tribute to Pope Leo XIV
The statue in the Brazilin city of Rio de Janeiro was illuminated as tribute to the election of the new pontiff on Thursday.
Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox
On Thursday afternoon -- running with a claim by an ABC News reporter -- the Chicago Cubs boasted that Pope Leo XIV was a fan ...
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's what to know.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no written ...
In His First Appearance, Pope Leo Offers Three Big Clues About His Papacy
The last pope to take the name Leo, Leo XIII, focused much of his 1878-1903 papacy on advocating for the rights of workers, ...