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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful ...
'A monumental day': Catholics in Washington embrace the first US-born pope
Across the nation’s capital, Catholics joyously welcomed the news of the church’s first U.S.-born pope. “I never thought in ...
White smoke signals a new pope has been selected: First pope in history of the Catholic Church from United States will take the name Leo XIV
White smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the ...
Obama congratulates new pope: ‘This is a historic day for the United States’
Former President Obama congratulated Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, on his selection as the next pontiff for the Roman ...
Livestream: Watch as newly elected pope is announced
The papal conclave, hosted by the College of Cardinals, began on Wednesday. Black smoke plumed from the Sistine Chapel ...
No matter who the next pope is, U.S. Catholics stand 'at a crossroads'
The Conversation U.S. asked Maureen Day, a researcher at the University of Southern California who has written several books ...
Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in
With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...
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Vatican finances in flux as pope's wealth and successor eyed
The Pope does not receive a regular salary like other employees or officials. Instead, the Vatican covers his needs, ...