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Pope Leo calls on youth to ‘accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord’
Pope Leo also celebrated Mother’s Day as jubilee bands and thousands of pilgrims created a festive atmosphere in St. Peter’s... Read more
Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature
The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s signature, which includes the traditional “P.P.” (“Pastor Pastorum”) notation not used by Francis. Read more
Cardinal Filoni: Leo XIV’s papal name points to ‘clear vision of the Church’
“I asked him why he took this name,” Filoni said. “He’s an Augustinian. ... He told me: ‘In this moment,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV explained his choice of name and the Church’s social teaching in the face of artificial intelligence and... Read more
Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for the Church
Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo said the conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with “freedom and trust,” resulting in Pope Leo... Read more
Caritas, Catholic Relief Services see mission ‘continuity and renewal’ with Pope Leo
The election of Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically received by Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Relief Services. Read more
German cardinal on American pope: ‘I didn’t expect it’ but hope for synodality clarity
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks about what surprised him about the conclave, praising Pope Leo XIV’s “warmth and... Read more
Americans in St. Peter’s Square celebrate historic election of Pope Leo XIV
Americans gathered in St. Peter’s Square on May 8 to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meeting the last three pontiffs
Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter. Read more
U.S. cardinals praise Pope Leo XIV’s missionary heart, international experience
The United States cardinals who were part of the conclave that on Thursday elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass: ‘Jesus is the Christ’
Preaching in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 to the cardinals who elected him, the first pope born in the... Read more
Asia Pacific Catholics react to news of Church’s first U.S.-born pontiff Pope Leo XIV
From Europe to the Asia Pacific, millions of Catholics are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV as the... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel
“You have called me to carry that cross, and to be blessed with that mission, and I know I can... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: First key dates of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate announced
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14 things to know about Pope Leo XIV — the first U.S.-born pope
On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to pray Regina Caeli, greet journalists in first engagements after election
Just hours after being elected the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has three appointments on his agenda. Read more
Who is Pope Leo XIV? A bio of the first American pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s first words to the world: ‘Peace be with you all’
The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday. Read more
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as 267th pope, takes name Leo XIV
White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 6:09 p.m. Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the... Read more
India’s Cardinal Koovakad plays key role ensuring secrecy, validity of conclave voting
As the most junior member of the College of Cardinals, Koovakad is tasked with drawing out the names of three... Read more
