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A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church
I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my ...
Pope Leo Addresses Gaza, Ukraine in First Sunday Blessing
Pope Leo XIV has used his first Sunday blessing at the Vatican to address conflicts around the world, calling for an end to ...
Pope Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich
On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no written ...
Shrine's rector 'absolutely delighted' by new Pope
The rector of a Catholic shrine that has just hosted a major pilgrimage said he was "absolutely delighted" at the election of ...
Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo’s first Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Square
Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday ...
The True Meaning of an American Pope
"This is more than a Catholic triumph; it’s a cultural watershed for the United States," writes Christopher Hale.
Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, say this is the Pope’s favorite dish. CNN tries it
CNN's Stefano Pozzebon is in Chiclayo, Peru, trying what locals say is the Pope's favorite dish. Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, ...