12 m. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: Cardinal hopes Pope Leo will 'build a bridge' with Trump

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

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66 m. ago Pope Leo XIV, Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotion

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic Legal Studies at Villanova University.

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2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope celebrates first mass in Sistine Chapel

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

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2 h. ago Meet Pope Leo, and Why Bill Gates Is Giving Away His Money Faster

Plus, a Friday news quiz.

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3 h. ago LIVE: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass as pontiff: ABC News Live

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Will Face a Fractured American Church

Pope Leo’s relationship with the ascendant Catholic right in the U.S. could be a prominent issue in his papacy.

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4 h. ago Americans in St. Peter's Square celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV

People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed.

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4 h. ago Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, on Pope Leo XIV

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, who attended seminary with Pope Leo XIV.

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4 h. ago What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s political and social views

What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s political and social views  The Washington Post

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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV’s brother reacts to his historic election: ‘There are no words’

The brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, said "there are no words" while reacting to the big news on Thursday.

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6 h. ago Leo XIV: The first pope from the United States, a figure in the spirit of Francis

Leo XIV: The first pope from the United States, a figure in the spirit of Francis  EL PAÍS English

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6 h. ago San Francisco couple is optimistic Pope Leo will promote inclusion: "He loves everyone."

San Francisco couple is optimistic Pope Leo will promote inclusion: "He loves everyone."  CBS News

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7 h. ago Cubs or White Sox? Where do Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Baseball Allegiances Lie?

The Chicago Cubs launched a preemptive strike on Thursday, claiming that Chicago-native and newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs fan. The post Cubs or White Sox? Where do Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Baseball Allegiances Lie? appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago What does the papal name Leo mean? The history behind the new pope’s name.

What does the papal name Leo mean? The history behind the new pope’s name.  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV

When news broke Thursday about Robert Prevost's election as the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, the mood throughout Chicago was joyous.

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10 h. ago Alaska Catholic leaders react to the election of Pope Leo XIV

Alaska Catholic leaders react to the election of Pope Leo XIV  Alaska's News Source

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11 h. ago Seattle Catholics react to new Pope Leo XIV: ‘A new sense of direction’

Seattle Catholics react to new Pope Leo XIV: ‘A new sense of direction’  FOX 13 Seattle

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12 h. ago Newly elected Pope Leo XIV inspires Washington pastor's words: 'Let's all be faithful to God'

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV inspires Washington pastor's words: 'Let's all be faithful to God'  Fox News

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12 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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12 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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