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New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no written ...
La Grange officials excited by new pope’s area connections
As Pope Leo XIV settles into his new job in the Vatican, Catholics everywhere continue to celebrate, including in the La ...
Pope Leo XIV’s oldest brother doubles down on awful ‘drunk’ Nancy Pelosi post, reveals how new pontiff may lead Catholic Church
I don’t think he is going to go, pull the church hard left,” Prevost also said. “I think he’s going to be down the middle.” ...
Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope’s past jurisdictions
The new pope, Leo XIV, has something in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy. He’s been in positions of ...
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth’s most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms.
The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in ...
The ‘Nova Knicks ‘can be forgiven for their sins’ thanks to the new ‘Nova Pope
The team may have newly-elected Pope Leo XIV on its side, thanks to their shared Villanova roots, but the Celtics still blew ...
American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new ...