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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' ...
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...
Pope Leo XIV in His Own Words: Immigration, Euthanasia, Abortion and More
Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various ...
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.
What Pope Leo XIV has said about climate change
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footprints as the steward of the environment of the ...
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
Leo XIV is the first Augustinian pope. Here’s what the order believes.
Pope Leo XIV is the first pope who belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine, whose principles, priests say, offer a window ...
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...
Pope Leo XIV's voting history sparks speculation on political affiliation
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has cast ballots in seven separate elections since 2012, including three Republican primaries ...
Pope Leo shared content critical of Trump, Vance's immigration policies in social media posts
Prior to being elected, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of ...
Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...