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Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope’s past jurisdictions
The new pope, Leo XIV, has something in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy. He’s been in positions of ...
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no written ...
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s ...
New Pope 2025: Here's what, where and how to watch new Catholic pope on TV live stream
Who is the new pope of the Catholic Church? Here's what time, how to watch announcement on TV live stream now.
How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo
Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
Political and religious leaders welcome new Pope
The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, said the new Pope was a "friend of Ireland and no doubt the Augustinian communities ...
Is there a new pope yet? White smoke signals big news.
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, indicating the cardinals had elected a ...