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By paving the way for an American pope, Leo’s predecessor has ensured the faith won’t get hijacked by the right.
Many people throughout the world mourned the death of Pope Francis and looked expectantly upon the election of a new leader ...
For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But Europe remains the largest source of cardinals.
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as Wednesday.
Four students from Los Angeles-area Catholic high schools will visit the Vatican to participate in a memorial service for ...
An American rabbi has voiced optimism for Catholic-Jewish relations after the election of Pope Leo XIV, saying his ...
Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of ...
Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the ...