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.

Culture

9 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.

Politics

10 h. ago Vance says he won’t play ‘politicization of the pope game’ over whether Leo XIV is conservative or liberal

Vice President JD Vance said this week he didn't want to get political about new pope Leo XIV, calling his election "a great thing."

Politics

11 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.

Politics

11 h. ago WEEK 16 WINS: President Trump Advances America’s New Golden Age

WEEK 16 WINS: President Trump Advances America’s New Golden Age  The White House (.gov)

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12 h. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Will the IRS Tax Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican Apartment?

The election of the first American pope has tax lawyers wondering if the IRS will try to collect taxes on the new Pontiff's in-kind compensation. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Will the IRS Tax Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican Apartment? appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

12 h. ago Washington Roundup: Pope Leo XIV congratulated; Vance criticizes Russia; habeas corpus in crosshairs

Washington Roundup: Pope Leo XIV congratulated; Vance criticizes Russia; habeas corpus in crosshairs  OSV News

Politics

12 h. ago Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color

That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics.

Politics

12 h. ago Nancy Pelosi wants newly elected American Pope Leo to speak out against mass deportations

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Friday that she hopes the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will be vocal about opposing mass deportation.

Politics

13 h. ago Here's what we know about Pope Leo XIV voting in US elections

Pope Leo XIV is registered to vote in the United States and has previously voted in some Republican primaries, but he is not registered as a member of a political party.

Politics

14 h. ago First lady Melania Trump scores win for America's foster youth with $25M investment

First lady Melania Trump on Friday announced a $25 million foster youth investment to support America's youth who are transitioning out of foster care. It will help provide housing for them.

Politics

14 h. ago Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV

The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero. And that means something.

Culture

14 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:

Politics

14 h. ago WATCH: White House asked about Pope Leo XIV’s past criticism of Trump administration

WATCH: White House asked about Pope Leo XIV’s past criticism of Trump administration  PBS

Politics

14 h. ago Why Seattle's archbishop believes Pope Leo XIV will focus on 'social teachings' of church

Why Seattle's archbishop believes Pope Leo XIV will focus on 'social teachings' of church  Kitsap Sun

Politics

16 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Emerges as a Potential Contrast to Trump on the World Stage

Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values from the president’s America First approach.

Politics

16 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.

Politics

17 h. ago Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

Politics

18 h. ago Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope

Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope  CBS News

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19 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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