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Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues

Pope Leo XIV asked Sunday for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first public remarks about one of the thorniest foreign policy issues facing his new pontificate.

2025-05-26

White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance

The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and a key moment during their last championship run.

2025-05-20

There's a U.S. pope, and he's just like us. At least, we really, really want him to be.

Pope Leo XIV, previously Bob Prevost, is embraced by Americans for his Midwestern roots, embodying the appeal of the relatable leader while contrasting with traditional papal authority amid cultural obsession with celebrity and normalcy.

2025-05-20

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass Sunday is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know.

Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church.

2025-05-18

Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: “Fight!” The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “Peace.”

2025-05-13

Pope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's Zelensky

Pope Leo XIV had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday and spoke about ceasefire proposals, Zelenskiy said, in the first known conversation between the newly-elected pontiff and a foreign leader.

2025-05-12

At Sunday Mass in New York, Americans celebrate their new pope

Excitement rippled through New York City's St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday morning, the first since an American was picked to lead the Roman Catholic Church in a selection that surprised and delighted many of his countrymen and women.

2025-05-12

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day

Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church.

2025-05-12

Pope Leo XIV fond of Korean food, culture, says head of Korea's Augustinian community

Known for his deep spirituality and humility, Pope Leo XIV is also remembered for his fondness for Korean food and culture during his visits to Korea.

2025-05-11

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

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 of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

2025-05-11