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Can Leo, the Pan-American pope, boost the Catholic Church’s popularity?
There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...
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UD professor on Pope Leo: 'He's an American, but I think he may surprise us in what that means'
University of Dayton Associate Professor of Religious Studies and author of The Look of Catholics: Portrayals in Popular ...
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Even after pope’s election, number of Catholics continues to decrease in Peru
After Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, a new survey shows the percentage of Catholics continues to decrease in Peru.
There’s an American pope, and he’s just like us. At least, we really, really want him to be
“The pope is not your friend. He is not going to sit down and have a beer with you,” he says. “If you think the pope is your ...
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Can Pope Leo revitalize Catholicism in Chicago?
Now that the world's most famous Catholic is an American from Chicago, some hope Pope Leo XIV will help bring new energy to a church that's been on the steady decline there.
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Pope Leo XIV collectible released by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame
The bobbleheads have been popular in Chicago where the pontiff was born and raised and in Philadelphia where he went to ...
Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which soccer club he supports during audience with Italian champ Napoli
That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy ...
Pope Leo XIV completes formalities to become bishop of Rome, declaring ‘I am Roman!’
One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the ...