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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 ...
Why Pope Leo chose his name: AI, workers’ rights, new Industrial Revolution
Pope Leo XIV said that he selected his name in part to honor Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers' ...
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' ...
Vance Breaks Silence on Pope Leo Criticism
The new Holy Father’s criticism of both the president and vice president has some right-wing commentators writing him off as ...
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.
Chicago White Sox etch victory amid reports Pope Leo XIV is a fan
White Sox fans had a double celebration on Friday: a 6-2 win over the Miami Marlins and the election of Pope Leo XIV, who is ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...