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Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church

Can Leo, a pan-American pope, boost the Catholic Church’s popularity?

There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a divided church.

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Why did the Pope pick Leo? Here’s why the name is so important in the Catholic Church

Pope Leo I tangled with Attila the Hun and won. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor. This is the history of a legendary papal namesake.

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A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my short conversation with Cardinal Robert Prevost, I could tell he was a good listener,

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Full text of Pope Leo XIV's first message: 'Peace be with you'

was elected to be the new leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from either country and taking the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's ...

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Pope Francis drew inspiration from Latin American church and its martyrs – leaving a legacy for Pope Leo

Francis’ papacy honored Latin American Catholics killed for their social justice work, a theologian explains – and Leo may ...

Pope Leo XIV to lead inaugural mass Sunday, thousands expected to gather

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff for the Roman Catholic Church, will lead his inaugural mass on Sunday, according to ...

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Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side son Pope Leo XIV: 'It's fantastic'

CHICAGO – Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church ... bishop says St. Mary of the Assumption – the church where Leo learned his faith – is shuttered, but other ...

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Catholic Charities of Dallas hopes first American pope inspires people to "be more active in their faith"

The CEO of Catholic Charities of Dallas, Dave Woodyard, shared his excitement over last week's historic selection of the ...

Pope Leo affirms marriage between man and woman, but some Chicago Catholics hope for LGBTQ outreach

Some Catholics in Chicago still hope the new pope will signal greater acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community — with time.

Trump's Vatican reset? Vance trip to see Leo kicks off relationship with new pontiff

JD Vance is attending Pope Leo's inaugural mass. The trip could set the tone for the Trump administration's relationship with ...

Pope Leo’s fellow Augustinian brothers look forward to papacy marked by unity and focus on Jesus

A new photo of Leo XIV stands by frescoes representing past papal visits to a Virgin Mary icon in the Sanctuary of Our Mother ...

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