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Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
The new pope’s French-sounding last name, Prevost, intrigued Jari Honora, a New Orleans genealogist, who began digging in the ...
How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues
Scrutiny about the way the latest pope might run the Catholic Church started the moment he stepped on to the balcony.
Nancy Pelosi wants newly elected American Pope Leo to speak out against mass deportations
Calif., said Friday that she hopes the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will be vocal about opposing mass deportation.
Pope Leo XIV didn't play tag as a kid. He played priest, brother says.
Louis Prevost is equal parts excited, mind blown and a little worried about how the papacy will impact his relationship with ...
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.
A United Front for Pope Leo Among American Cardinals
One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ ...
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 ...
Queens man confirmed by Pope Leo XIV pursued his dreams thanks to pope's advice
A Queens man says he pursued his dreams after a special encounter with Pope Leo XIV at his confirmation years ago.