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Those who’ve worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he’ll elevate women’s roles — with limits
Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis’ ...
Trump says he's open to talking to Pope Leo about immigration
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was open to talking to Pope Leo XIV about immigration. The new pope's brother John ...
Pope Leo says he will make 'every effort' for world peace
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the global Catholic Church, pledged on Wednesday to make "every effort" for peace ...
Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace
Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has taken over the ...
How Pope Leo XIV might respond to Trump policies, according to experts
Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.
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 meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket on Italian Open off day
Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked tennis player visited the new pope on Wednesday, ...
Pope Leo suggests people may return to the church because of an American pope
The new pontiff spoke to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, who was part of a news conference for some 6,000 journalists from ...
‘New Pope, new me’: Jake Burger credits Texas Rangers’ recent hot streak to Pope Leo XIV
A Midwesterner, like the new Pope Leo XIV, Burger swelled with pride and saw a little opportunity for motivation. “Basically, ...
Sinner hears Pope Leo's tennis confession
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner had an audience with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, himself a keen tennis player.
Pope Leo XIV: Who is the new pope, first U.S. pope in history? What we know now
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope in history, addressed the crowd at the Vatican Thursday shortly after white smoke billowed ...
Pope Leo's MAGA Brother Says He'll Probably 'Tone It Down' After Controversial Facebook Posts
Pope Leo XIV's MAGA-supporting older brother, Louis Prevost, opened up about his controversial past social media posts after ...