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Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image
How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...
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 didn't play tag as a kid. He played priest, brother says.
Louis Prevost is equal parts excited, mind blown and a little worried about how the papacy will impact his relationship with ...
White Sox faithful praise their newly famous fan, Pope Leo XIV: 'That's a South Sider'
Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...
Live Updates: Leo XIV’s Service to Poor Propelled Him to Papacy, Cardinals Say
Prelates who voted in the conclave played down the new pope’s American roots. In his first Mass as pontiff, Leo pledged to ...
Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest
The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson says it’s ‘real cool’ Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum
The Villanova Wildcats are now proudly represented in Manhattan and Vatican City. After Thursday’s Conclave in the Vatican’s ...
Queens man confirmed by Pope Leo XIV pursued his dreams thanks to pope's advice
A Queens man says he pursued his dreams after a special encounter with Pope Leo XIV at his confirmation years ago.