47 m. ago Here's what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV

At services on Sunday, some Catholics took particular pride in the election of the first American pontiff, who has familial ties to multiple places across the country.

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6 h. ago Pope’s Family History Offers a Glimpse Into the American Creole Journey

The revelation that Leo XIV has roots among New Orleans Creoles has stirred curiosity and joy about the first pope from the United States.

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10 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

The new pope echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed, as he appeared in front of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

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12 h. ago Pope Leo delivers first 'Regina Caeli' prayers from St. Peter's balcony

Tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to witness Pope Leo XIV hold the "Regina Caeli" prayer for the first time.

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12 h. ago Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war'

In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of aid

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12 h. ago Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, saying 'Never again war'

Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine on Sunday, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff since his election.

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13 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pope addresses faithful at Vatican

Pope Leo XIV was elected as the Catholic Church's 267th leader on Thursday.

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13 h. ago How Pope Leo XIV may lead church and navigate an increasingly vocal Catholic right in US

How Pope Leo XIV may lead church and navigate an increasingly vocal Catholic right in US  USA Today

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13 h. ago Pope Leo XIV's first address draws similarities to Pope Francis' papacy while preserving forsaken traditions

Pope Leo XIV immediately draws both similarities and differences to Pope Francis' 12-year papacy.

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24 h. ago How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.

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24 h. ago Pope Cites Artificial Intelligence, Tech Boom for Choosing Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV cited the sudden rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and fast-booming technologies for his name choice as the Roman Pontiff.  The post Pope Cites Artificial Intelligence, Tech Boom for Choosing Leo XIV appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 h. ago Former White Sox pitcher has hilarious reaction after finding out Pope Leo XIV's fandom

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde had a hilarious reaction after finding out Pope Leo XIV is a fan of the beleaguered AL Central team.

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26 h. ago Pope Leo XIV calls this a challenge to 'human dignity' in first address to cardinals

Pope Leo XIV warns that AI may threaten human dignity, urging the Catholic Church to respond with ethical clarity and protect the vulnerable in a digital world.

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30 h. ago Chicago White Sox Celebrate 'South Side's Very Own' Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago White Sox celebrated the first American pope during their game Friday against the Miami Marlins, congratulating "South Side's very own Pope Leo XIV." The post Chicago White Sox Celebrate ‘South Side’s Very Own’ Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Breitbart.

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32 h. ago World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American

Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.

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33 h. ago Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, as he is a known White Sox fan.

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34 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Outlines Path for Catholic Church That Follows in Francis’ Steps

The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including a “loving care for the least and the rejected.”

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37 h. ago Commentary: In the election of Pope Leo XIV, a call for Americans to be great again

Commentary: In the election of Pope Leo XIV, a call for Americans to be great again  Los Angeles Times

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38 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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46 h. ago Pope Leo XIV's name gives clue to how he'll handle social, political divides, bishop says

American author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron says he thinks the new pope's papal name selection represents his motivations to strike a balance in a very divided world.

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