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Voice of Lay Catholics Is Likely to Be Heard in Leo XIV’s Church
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues
Scrutiny about the way the latest pope might run the Catholic Church started the moment he stepped on to the balcony.
Live updates: Pope Leo XIV calls his election both a cross and a blessing, offers first homily
Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, led his first Mass at the Sistine Chapel. He is the first American pope in ...