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In his first formal audience, Pope Leo XIV made clear a commitment to making the Catholic Church more inclusive and attentive ...
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, is taking on a financial headache in his ...
Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...