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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 ...
Robert Prevost selected as first American pope in history of the Catholic Church
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful ...
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of Catholic church, delivers first message
On the second day of the conclave, white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, meaning a new pope has been elected.
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What's a cardinal? The 'princes' of the Church electing a new pope
Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. There were 135 ...
Francis Opened Discussions to Those Outside the Church Hierarchy. This Cardinal Would, Too
Cardinal Mario Grech comes from Malta, but is known to cardinals around the world for his role as the secretary general of an ...
Who Takes Over When Pope Dies? Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained
A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...
Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes
Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for his closeness to poor
In Peru, Pope Leo XIV is known as the saintly missionary who waded through mud after torrential rains flooded the region, ...