SCHIAVON, Italy — Pope Leo XIV‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ‘ global ministry. “I think a lot us had a ...

Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have proven more popular. But we haven’t had a Pope Leo in more than a ...

What’s in a name? A lot, it turns out. Matteo Bruni, a Vatican spokesman, told reporters on Thursday that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s choice to be called Pope Leo XIV had been a clear ...

Choosing the name Leo connects the new pope to a long legacy of strong papal figures. Typically, when a pope chooses a name previously used by another pope, it’s often a way of honoring or ...