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From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass of his papacy in Vatican's Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV held the first mass of his papacy Friday morning in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected ...
Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis
Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is ...
Pope Leo's Brother Reacts to New Papacy—'Oh My God'
Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was announced as the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter on Thursday and will be known as ...
Pope Leo faces packed schedule, inherits many events from Francis
Pope Leo XIV has only been in the job one day and already faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings ...
What is behind the new Pope's name?
The most commonly used name has been John, first chosen in 523 by Saint John I, Pope and martyr. The last pope to choose this ...
Alabama Archbishop: U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV brings ‘humility and strength’
Alabama Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of Mobile reacted to the stunning first election of a U.S.-born pope by highlighting traits ...
In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -From his first moments on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV gave ...