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History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap
Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...
‘Very surprised’: What DC-area clergymen have to say about the new pope
Two days into the conclave, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new head of the Catholic Church, choosing the papal ...
What Did the New Pope Do While Waiting for the Conclave? He Watched the Conclave Movie, of Course — Oh, and It Turns Out He's a Gamer
If you've ever wondered what a prospective Pope does to pass the time, wonder no more; according to a close family member, ...
What the last Pope Leo says about the new one
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Pope Leo XIII prized global issues, economic fairness and democracy. Will Pope Leo ...
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A new pope is chosen: A look back on the jostling for the papacy and the conclave’s history
Becoming pope was a big deal for a cardinal and his family. Leading candidates known as papabili (pope-ables) began ...
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at first Mass
It was the first time Leo made public remarks in English, after he spoke in Italian and Spanish only in his first comments ...
King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV
The King has joined world and religious leaders in congratulating the new Pope Leo XIV on the pontiff’s first full day as ...