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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.
Pope Leo XIV is first pope from US in history of Catholic Church, AP Explains
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, ...
Pope Leo XIV may face a six-figure tax bill for his $33,000-a-month paycheck
The U.S. is one of only a handful of countries that taxes citizens living abroad. Thus, thanks to his American passport, the ...
Pope Leo Reopens Apartment That’s Been Sealed Since Francis’ Death, Even Though He Never Lived There
Pope Leo XIV has broken the seal on the papal apartments, marking one of his first major symbolic moments as pontiff ...
Area parishes relishing new Pope Leo XIV who has local roots, but his ‘message is going to be universal’
The elevation of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to pope earlier this month has been a point of pride for Chicagoland ...
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Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sex abuse — and some complicated allegations
Abuse watchdog groups have expressed concern, but Leo has been lauded by other survivors for his handling of abuse.
Did Pope Leo XIV Send a Cryptic Message to America? His One-Word Response to a Reporter's Question Sparks Debate
Pope Leo XIV had a simple response when NewsNation correspondent Robert Sherman asked if he had a message for the United ...