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Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color
By John Eligon When Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, the Rev. Lawrence Ndlovu of Johannesburg could not help but ...
Catholic News Agency2d
Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV met with the College of Cardinals Saturday morning for his first official address since his election, outlining key priorities for his pontificate in the age of artificial ...
Los Angeles Times2d
Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some ...
USA Today5d
Before he was elected pope, Leo XIV was critical of Trump, Vance on social media
WASHINGTON — Before being elected on May 8 as the leader of the Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV shared social media posts criticizing President Donald Trump's and Vice President JD Vance's stances ...
New York Post3d
Pope Leo XIV is ‘person of color’ with surprising ancestry that traces back to New Orleans
Pope Leo XIV’s maternal grandparents were black or mixed and of Creole descent, moving from New Orleans to Chicago at the turn of the 20th century, reports said Friday. “The family were free ...
Indiatimes20h
Meet Pope Leo XIV, a mathematics graduate with proficiency in 7 languages
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, succeeding the late Pope Francis. Addressing a large crowd from St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV called for ...
The New York Times4d
Pope Leo XIV Echoes Francis in His First Mass, Aligning Himself With ‘Ordinary People’
May 9, 2025 Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, presided over his first Mass as leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics on Friday, pledging to align himself with “ordinary people ...
ABC News3d
Pope Leo shared content critical of Trump, Vance's immigration policies in social media posts
The then-cardinal shared an editorial criticizing the vice president. Prior to being elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on Twitter, and later X, where he sometimes shared messages that ...
USA Today4d
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass with cardinals
Editor's Note: For the latest updates onPope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, May 9. Pope Leo XIV marked his first full day as leader of the 1.4-billion ...
New York Post3d
Pope Leo XIV’s new life of luxury: Breathtaking clifftop retreat, bulletproof Mercedes and a $520K gold ring
It’s the holy grail of bling! Pope Leo XIV will soon receive a massive gold ring, opulent papal apartments and a lavish bulletproof car — a far cry from his humble missionary work and ...
Business Insider3d
Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest
Chicago native Pope Leo XIV, also known as Robert Prevost, grew up in this house. Originally listed for $199,000, the home has been pulled off the market as the owner decides what to do.