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Faith, power and missionary work: some highlights from Pope Leo XIV’s first homily
During his first homily, Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption during his first Mass as pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing
Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine ...
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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, ...
Pope Leo XIV Echoes Francis in His First Mass, Aligning Himself With ‘Ordinary People’
In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his ...
New Pope Leo XIV, celebrating first Mass, wants Church to be beacon of light
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier, warning of the ...
Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, first in history from United States
Prevost, a 69 member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. He appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s ...
Leo XIV conclave by the numbers: From number of cardinals to length of voting
Eighteen days after Pope Francis last appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, his successor -- the 267th pope -- ...
Pope Leo Warns Against Spread of ‘De Facto Atheism’
In his first Mass as pontiff in the Sistine Chapel, the pope spoke of the challenges the Catholic Church faces.