91 m. ago In Pictures: From Chicago priest to new pope, the historic rise of Leo XIV

A visual tribute to Pope Leo XIV’s faithful service – reflecting his journey through priesthood, leadership, and devotion within the Catholic Church.

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9 h. ago Catholics at Villanova Universtiy, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate Mass

Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.

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9 h. ago Catholics at Villanova University, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate Mass

Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.

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9 h. ago Pope Leo meets with media, shares message to US: ‘God bless you all’

Pope Leo meets with media, shares message to US: ‘God bless you all’  The Hill

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10 h. ago Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace

The remarks come just one day after calling for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.

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11 h. ago For Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice

The papacy is a global platform, so the issues Pope Leo chooses to focus on can resonate far beyond the church.

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16 h. ago Opinion | Pope Leo XIV May Be a Stern Teacher for American Catholics

Opinion | Pope Leo XIV May Be a Stern Teacher for American Catholics  The New York Times

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20 h. ago Klobuchar tells NBC she wants to 'move forward,' not dwell on the past, when pressed on Biden comments

Sen. Amy Klobuchar rebuffed questions about former President Biden's recent media appearances on Sunday during "Meet the Press," arguing that the the party needed to move forward.

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21 h. ago ‘Viva Papa Leo!’ At U.S. Masses, Dawn of Homegrown Pope Brings an Air of Electricity.

In Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, elated worshipers and priests celebrated their immediate sense of connection with Pope Leo.

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22 h. 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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29 h. ago Pope Leo Is All Over the Map, and That’s Driving Some People Crazy

Neither MAGA nor woke, the new pontiff confounds political categories.

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30 h. ago Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich

On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.

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32 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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34 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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34 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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34 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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35 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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35 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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35 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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35 h. ago Pope Leo’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

Pope Leo’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America  Los Angeles Times

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