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Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
In his first formal audience, Pope Leo XIV made clear a commitment to making the Catholic Church more inclusive and attentive ...
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 ...
In Rome to study church history, USC professor saw Leo XIV named first American pope
While in Rome for research for a new book on the Catholic Church, a USC history professor was there as Pope Leo XIV addressed ...
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' ...
Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church
But “I can now say it,” John Prevost, one of two brothers of Pope Leo XIV, said in an interview Thursday with ABC News.
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 ...
As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers
The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church's 267th pope had special meaning for a ...
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 ...