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Pope Leo XIV must carefully thread needle between Catholic Church's mission, US politics: Experts
Pope Leo XIV is now the most powerful American Catholic in the world, and experts say he must aptly walk the line between U.S ...
Pope Leo XIV reveals papal name is response to world’s digital revolution, artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV says he chose his papal name as a nod to the Catholic Church's last Leo, who stood as a source of stability and guidance during the industrial revolution.
Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy, identifies AI as main challenge for humanity
Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, ...
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.
As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers
The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church's 267th pope had special meaning for a ...
What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justice
SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’ s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with ...
Pope Leo XIV Appeals to World Powers for 'No More War' in First Sunday Appearance
Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war", in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's ...