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Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost of the U.S. is the new Catholic pontiff, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born cardinal ministered in ...
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first Mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
Even as pope, Leo XIV might have to deal with U.S. tax returns
As a U.S. citizen, the man formerly called Cardinal Robert Prevost technically is required to file returns to the IRS.
Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV, calls his election 'a great honor' for the United States
President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he ...
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped out onto the balcony and ...
Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome
The morning after John Prevost watched his younger brother Robert become Pope Leo XIV, he received a familiar phone call.
New Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for closeness to poor
In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
In new remarks, Pope Leo XIV says he wants to uphold Francis' 'precious legacy'
Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...