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Pope Leo XIV prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues
Pope Leo XIV asked Sunday for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first public ...
Pope Leo XIV completes formalities to become bishop of Rome, declaring ‘I am Roman!’
One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the ...
Pope Leo XIV didn't say JD Vance 'flip-flops faster than pages in the Bible'
In May 2025, a video spread on social media that appeared to show Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, criticizing U.S. Vice President JD Vance, saying, "You flip-flop faster than pages in the Bible." ...
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In his second week, Pope Leo moves on his ambitious agenda
As Pope Leo settles into the job, he signals what's ahead for the new papacy, taking action on the vision he sketched out in a 500-word speech.
Dolton's plan to acquire Pope Leo XIV's childhood home, possibly through eminent domain, raises legal questions
The plan – intersecting the use taxpayer funds and a religious organization – has raised concerns, and not just limited to ...