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What Pope Leo XIV's name could tell us about himself and what's ahead for the church
The pope's new name will be analyzed for its connections to history, religious meaning, and for clues on the church's future ...
How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo
Leaders around the world have begun congratulating Robert Francis Prevost for being chosen to succeed Pope Francis.
Trump calls election of first American pope a 'great honour'
Pope Leo was born in Chicago and attended university outside Philadelphia before becoming a missionary in Peru.
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 ...
What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justice
Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ...
Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...
How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
Watch 'Conclave.' How to view the 2024 movie about the pope selection
Cardinals from around the world are at the Sistine Chapel in Rome for the papal conclave to select the new head of the Catholic Church following the April 21 death of Pope Francis. The strictly ...