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Pope Leo XIV must carefully thread needle between Catholic Church's mission, US politics: Experts

Pope Leo XIV is now the most powerful American Catholic in the world, and experts say he must aptly walk the line between U.S. politics and his papal duties.

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What Pope Leo XIV means for the U.S. Catholic church and Trump

ROME - The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe of Catholics, riven by political divisions that have thwarted the will of his predecessors.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Live updates: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as leader of the Catholic Church

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

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The Washington Post · 1d

New pope elected

Robert Prevost, an American cardinal, was elected pope May 8 taking the name Leo XIV. He is the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Cheers erupted as he stepped onto a balcony overlooking St.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 1d

Vatican Pope

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, second from left, concelebrates Mass on Friday with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.

The Maui News · 2d

The Latest: Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope

Cardinals attend the first day of the conclave to elect the successor of late Pope Francis inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday,

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 ...

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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...

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In photos: Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history

Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns ...

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Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the Catholic Church’s new pope. His election was announced by the Vatican on Thursday afternoon, with the newly elected pope stepping out to address those gath ...

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Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV's signature, which includes the traditional "P.P." notation ("Pastor Pastorum") not ...

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China's Complicated Relationship With the Catholic Church

Incoming Pope Leo XIV faces what some call the most-challenging environment for religion in China since Mao Tse-tung.

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Pelosi says Catholic Church could have female priests in her grandchildren's lifetime

Known for her pro-abortion stance, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Catholic Church might have female ...

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Vatican conclave selects new pope, identity to be revealed soon

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...

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