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Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the United States on Monday after addressing the crowds in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City over the weekend. By Chloe Mayer On 5/13/25 at 4:09 AM EDT.
Leo was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine. Here's what you need to know about the Chicago event celebrating Pope Leo XIV. When and where is the celebration for Pope Leo XIV?
You’re feeling inspired, Leo! Gemini season brings your attention to your dreams and hopes for your future. You could make progress toward some of your goals or even learn about a new ...
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, became a rare case of an American citizen serving as a foreign head of state.
Pope Leo XIV knows the first world — and the third world. The world is heralding the first pope from the U.S., but the cardinals saw someone with experience in both the first and third worlds.
CNA Staff, May 23, 2025 / 17:14 pm. EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV, which is available for purchase now, during an event at the Vatican on May 22.
Pope Leo XIV acknowledges a Chicago flag in the crowd, waved by Leo Karmanos, as he arrives for his installation Mass in St. Peter's Square on May 18, 2025, at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of other Christian churches, ecclessial communities, and other religions on May 19, 2025, at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media.
Pope Leo XIV smiles to the audience as he arrives in the Popemobile ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square on May 18, 2025. Getty Images New Pope Leo XIV used one of ...
A bird flies by as Pope Leo XIV tours St. Peter’s Square on his popemobile on May 18, 2025. (Credit: Jaquelyn Martin/Pool via AP.) Listen So far, Pope Leo XIV has leaned fairly heavily into the ...
Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, called for peace in Gaza and Ukraine at his inaugural mass.
Pope Leo XIV was in front of 200,000 people. Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.