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Pope Leo XIV reveals papal name is response to world’s digital revolution, artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV says he chose his papal name as a nod to the Catholic Church‘s last Leo, who stood as a source of stability and ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
Priest sex abuse survivors hopeful Pope Leo XIV brings change to Catholic Church
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests is calling for the new pope to impose a zero-tolerance policy.
Advocates question — and defend — Pope Leo XIV’s record of managing clergy sex abuse cases
How Leo confronts the lingering global crisis could be of particular interest to Catholics in the Philadelphia region.
Voice of Lay Catholics Is Likely to Be Heard in 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 ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
Pope Leo XIV Faces Financial Headache as New Catholic Church Leader
Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, is taking on a financial headache in his ...
Pope Leo XIV’s very relatable first phone call with brother caught on camera: ‘Why don’t you answer your phone?’
Pope Leo XIV’s first phone call with his brother after he was elected the first American pontiff was caught live by a ...