2 h. ago Lay Catholics Expected to Retain Big Role in Pope Leo XIV’s Church

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value,” whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.

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10 h. ago Seattle archbishop on election of new pope, Washington clergy reporting law and future of Catholic Church

Seattle archbishop on election of new pope, Washington clergy reporting law and future of Catholic Church  KING5.com

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10 h. ago Seattle archbishop goes on the record about future of the Catholic Church

Seattle archbishop goes on the record about future of the Catholic Church  KING5.com

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12 h. ago Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home

After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding in to buy this modest house outside Chicago, the real estate broker said.

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15 h. ago How Pope Leo XIV's first homily may be setting the tone for his papacy

Friday morning, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV led his first public mass as head of the Catholic Church:

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17 h. ago Pope Leo XIV may help Vatican explore the 'great uncertainty' that is Trump's America

For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.

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17 h. ago Catholic Church to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law

Catholic Church to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law  KPTV

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18 h. ago 'Daily Show' Audience Groans at Disney Star's Child Sex Abuse Jokes During Conclave: Catholic Cardinals 'Huge Fans' of Diddy's Work

Comedian Lewis Black, star of Disney's animated hit movie "Inside Out," filled in as guest host of "The Daily Show" on Thursday and excoriated the Catholic Church with jokes about Cardinals sexually abusing children as they met to choose the new pope. The post ‘Daily Show’ Audience Groans at Disney Star’s Child Sex Abuse Jokes During Conclave: Catholic Cardinals ‘Huge Fans’ of Diddy’s Work appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago Inclusive tone of new pope isn't sitting well with some in the 'America First' movement

The views of the Catholic Church's first American-born pope are stirring anger among some in President Donald Trump's "America First" movement.

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20 h. ago Pope Leo XIV's First Homily: Christians Face Challenge of Spreading the Faith in a World That Considers It 'Absurd'

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily on Friday morning since being elected to be the terrestrial head of the Catholic Church, emphasizing the challenge of leading people to Jesus in a world that often disparages the faith as "absurd" or "weak." The post Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: Christians Face Challenge of Spreading the Faith in a World That Considers It ‘Absurd’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could signify how he intends to lead the Catholic Church.

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20 h. ago China 'Hopes' Pope Leo XIV Will Continue 'Dialogue' Started by Pope Francis

The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a brief statement on Friday congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his ascent to the helm of the Catholic Church. The post China ‘Hopes’ Pope Leo XIV Will Continue ‘Dialogue’ Started by Pope Francis appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago ‘He checked all the boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability — being American.

Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church. The post ‘He checked all the boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability — being American. appeared first on Boston.com.

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26 h. ago Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church

Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church  The Washington Post

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32 h. ago ‘Pope of the people’: Wilmington Catholic church reacts to first American pontiff

‘Pope of the people’: Wilmington Catholic church reacts to first American pontiff  WECT

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35 h. ago Liberals Are Cautiously Optimistic About Pope Leo XIV’s Views on LGBTQ Catholics

Pope Leo XIV has said little publicly about a place in the Catholic Church for gay and transgender people. Some thought the issue would not be key to his agenda.

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35 h. ago Pope live updates: Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church

Pope live updates: Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church  The Washington Post

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36 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American

Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.

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37 h. ago Pelosi says Catholic Church could have female priests in her grandchildren's lifetime

Known for her pro-abortion stance, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Catholic Church might have female priests in her grandchildren's lifetime.

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38 h. ago Reactions pour in to Pope Leo XIV being named 1st American pope

Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

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