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Why Pope Leo chose his name: AI, workers’ rights, new Industrial Revolution
Pope Leo XIV said that he selected his name in part to honor Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers' ...
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.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s ...
Pope Leo visits shrine near Rome on first trip outside Vatican as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome to the small ...
Robert Francis Prevost Is Elected as the First American Pope
Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted ...
A Pope Who Ministers to the Suffering? Yup, He’s a White Sox Fan
Pope Leo was spotted at the 2005 World Series, a rare moment of triumph for the pride of Chicago’s South Side.
Garden Party: Is the Pope rooting against the Celtics?
This story first appeared in Garden Party, a daily-ish playoffs newsletter from Boston Globe Sports. Click here to join the ...