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Pope Leo takes first trip outside Vatican, visiting shrine near Rome
Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome to the small ...
Why Pope Leo chose his name: AI, workers’ rights, new Industrial Revolution
Pope Leo XIV said that he selected his name in part to honor Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers' ...
Will Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope.
While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...
White Sox faithful praise their newly famous fan, Pope Leo XIV: 'That's a South Sider'
Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...
Pope Leo Is Notable for Reasons You Might Not Expect
Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV — has been elected, a mere 249 years after the founding of the nation.
Pope Leo XVI's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
God, money, influence: Philly-based Papal Foundation leader talks about challenges facing Pope Leo
To understand Pope Leo XIV, look to his namesake, says Ward Fitzgerald, a Philly area businessman who helps raise money for ...
Pope Leo’s brother speaks about their relationship
John Prevost reacts to his younger brother Robert Prevost making history as the first American pope and opens up about their ...