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‘He checked all the boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability — being American
He had the good papal housekeeping seal of approval from Pope Francis, his predecessor, who put him in one of the top jobs in ...
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...
White Sox faithful praise their newly famous fan, Pope Leo XIV: 'That's a South Sider'
Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...
Voice of Lay Catholics Is Likely to Be Heard in Leo XIV’s Church
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
Dolton residents, officials hope ties to Pope Leo XIV will burnish town’s image, spur growth
Dolton residents, officials hope native Robert Prevost’s election as pope will improve an image soured by Mayor Tiffany ...
Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest
The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson says it’s ‘real cool’ Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum
The Villanova Wildcats are now proudly represented in Manhattan and Vatican City. After Thursday’s Conclave in the Vatican’s ...