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Pope Leo XIV graciously accepts, but doesn't wear, Philadelphia Eagles hat as Philly archbishop visits Vatican

Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.
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Pope Leo XIV to Jubilee of Youth: ‘Your Voices Will Be Heard to the Ends of the Earth’

Let us hope that all of you will always be a sign of hope for the whole world,' said the Holy Father, this time speaking in ...

Chicago native Pope Leo XIV receives Philadelphia Eagles gift celebrating Super Bowl win

Even the most well-known figure in the religious community has a connection to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse say Pope Leo XIV covered up reported abuse in Peru

Survivors of clergy abuse held a news conference Thursday to speak out against alleged coverups in the U.S. in Peru by Pope ...
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Start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate brings surge of interest in papal blessings

The surge in blessings reflects enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate and highlights a traditional practice that ...

Pope Leo XIV gets rock star's welcome at Catholic influencer festival

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday received a rock star's welcome at the Vatican's festival of Catholic influencers — priests, nuns and ...

Philly archbishop gifts Eagles Super Bowl cap to Pope Leo XIV

Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.

Pope to honor St. John Henry Newman with 'Doctor of the Church' title

Pope Leo XIV has bestowed St. John Henry Newman, the influential 19th-century Anglican convert, with the honor of "Doctor of ...