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Pope Leo XIV’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...
Why Pope Leo chose his name: AI, workers’ rights, new Industrial Revolution
Pope Leo XIV said that he selected his name in part to honor Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers' ...
Vance Breaks Silence on Pope Leo Criticism
The new Holy Father’s criticism of both the president and vice president has some right-wing commentators writing him off as ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
Pope Leo shared content critical of Trump, Vance's immigration policies in social media posts
Prior to being elected, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of ...
Dolton residents, officials hope ties to Pope Leo XIV will burnish town’s image, spur growth
Dolton residents, officials hope native Robert Prevost’s election as pope will improve an image soured by Mayor Tiffany ...
In Pope Leo, Some in MAGA Movement See an Antagonist
While President Trump welcomed the U.S.-born cardinal as the new pope, top Trump allies criticized Leo XIV for his ...