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Will Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope.
While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Cardinal hopes Pope Leo will 'build a bridge' with Trump
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could ...
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 draws criticism, praise for record on clergy sexual abuse
Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.
Leo XIV Delivers Mass On First Full Day As Pope: Urges Missionary Work To Uplift ‘Ordinary People’ (Live Updates)
Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, previously known as Robert Francis Prevost, returned to the ...
Pope Leo Tells Cardinals They Must Continue 'Precious Legacy' of Pope Francis
Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic ...
Pope Leo Calls His Appointment a Cross and a Blessing
Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage. On Friday morning, Pope Leo spoke once more when he presided over his first Mass as ...