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Pope Leo asks fan 'Sox or Cubs?' as he signs a baseball
After waiting in line at the Vatican, Jason Perash of Colorado got the pontiff to autograph a ball. The pope is reportedly a ...
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 ...
Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy
Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift ...
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 ...
Steve Bannon Predicts Friction Between Trump and Pope Leo
Steve Bannon has predicted there will be friction between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Speaking to British media ...
‘He’s one of us’: South Holland church celebrates bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV’s de facto home parish
After a series of closures by the Chicago Archdiocese, Christ Our Savior Church in South Holland has bragging rights as Pope ...
‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to ...
In Pictures: From Chicago priest to new pope, the historic rise of Leo XIV
A visual tribute to Pope Leo XIV’s faithful service – reflecting his journey through priesthood, leadership, and devotion ...