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Roman Catholic Church’s future under Pope Leo XIV

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' LGBTQ+ outreach.

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What Pope Leo XIV means for the U.S. Catholic church and Trump

The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe of Catholics, riven by political divisions that have thwarted the will of his predecessors.

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Pope Leo XIV Faces Financial Headache as New Catholic Church Leader

Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, is taking on a financial headache in his new position. White smoke billowed from the Vatican at about 6 p.m. on Thursday as the papal conclave made its decision about who should become the leader of the Catholic Church.

Voice of Lay Catholics Is Likely to Be Heard in Leo XIV’s Church

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...

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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.

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Pope Leo Vows to Address U.S. Catholic Church 'Challenges'

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

Pope Leo XIV heads the Catholic church from Vatican City — where a secret tennis court awaits

The new head of the Catholic church is a tennis fan. Within the walls of Vatican City, he will find his own court to play on.

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Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of papacy, identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

Pope Leo XIV’s very relatable first phone call with brother caught on camera: ‘Why don’t you answer your phone?’

Pope Leo XIV’s first phone call with his brother after he was elected the first American pontiff was caught live by a ...

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New Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for closeness to poor

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

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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.

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