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Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes sign of peace in world
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending ...
Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, is installed as first pope from the U.S.
The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...
The Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
It was at the moment when he received the Fisherman's Ring from Cardinal Tagle, the seal of papal authority, that Leo XIV ...
Chicago Tribune5d
Area parishes relishing new Pope Leo XIV who has local roots, but his ‘message is going to be universal’
“He has a missionary background, spending a lot of time ... He loves First Communicants,” to tie into children making their First Communion Saturday. “We are very excited about Pope Leo ...
San Antonio Express-News6d
Election of Pope Leo XIV offers hope for unity for a fractured, fearful world
These were the first words spoken by newly elected Pope ... Born Robert Prevost, Leo XIV’s background offers reasons for hope. Born in Chicago and formed as a missionary in Peru, he holds ...
Daily Voice on MSN18h
Leo XIV, First American Pope, Vows To Work For Unity During Inauguration Mass
In a historic celebration, Pope Leo XIV, the first United States-born pontiff in the nearly 2,000-year history of the ...
The New York Times5d
Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.
Having a background ... he was the first to hold the post in Newark, across the Hudson River from New York City in New Jersey. He replaced an archbishop who refused communion to politicians ...
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ANALYSIS: Pope Leo XIV and his Augustinian papacy
ROME (OSV News) — In his self-introduction to a new universal flock, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to his ties with the Order ...