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Pope Leo XIV draws criticism, praise for record on clergy sexual abuse
Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in the conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Cardinal hopes Pope Leo will 'build a bridge' with Trump
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo
Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s ...
Pope Leo's First Message: 'Bear Witness to Our Joyful Faith in Jesus'
Newsweek Columnist, Vice President of Content at Salem Media Group and host of "Our American Stories" It was the first homily ...
Pope Leo's Upcoming Inauguration Mass: Everything to Know
Pope Leo XIV has taken the reins as leader of the Catholic Church, starting his first day as Pontiff with a mass at the ...
King Charles Sends Pope Leo XIV a Private Message of Congratulations
Last month, the monarch and Queen Camilla met with the late Pope Francis while visiting Rome. On Friday, the royal couple ...