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Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church

A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

“He is a person of great gentility, a great listener,” Fr. Tony Banks, a friend of the new pope and the Assistant General of the religious Order of St. Augustine, told CNN.

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Pope Leo XIV heads the Catholic church from Vatican City — where a secret tennis court awaits

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What is Pope Leo XIV doing on his first full day as head of the Catholic Church?

Pope Leo XIV talked about returning lapsed Catholics to the fold. Data suggests where he might look.

In one of his first interviews as Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born pontiff discussed with NBC News’ Lester Holt the impact that a first-ever American pope may have in the United States, where data alre...

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The Pope’s Florida Brother, a MAGA Disciple, Plans to ‘Tone It Down’

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See inside the pope's official residence, an expansive apartment network with nearly a dozen rooms

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Eastern Church Leaders and a Leading Advocate for Persecuted Christians Praise Pope Leo XIV’s Jubilee Address

The Holy Father stressed that the Holy See ‘is always ready to help bring enemies together’ to dialogue and recover ‘the dignity of peace.’

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Vance and Rubio to travel to the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

The new pope will preside over an inauguration mass on Sunday, which will be held in Saint Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.

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A new pope confronts his church’s abuse scandal amid praise and scrutiny

Survivors say Pope Leo must commit to transparency in investigations of priests accused of sexual abuse. His record on doing so in past years has some worried.

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Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of Catholic church, delivers first message

On the second day of the conclave, white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, meaning a new pope has been elected.

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Leo XIV can reorient Vatican diplomacy away from Russia and China and toward the West

Pope Leo XIV, with his American background, is likely to prioritize the Vatican’s alignment with the West in general, rather than neutrality, and may use his influence to promote peace in

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Beyond Trends: Why Catholic Beauty is Captivating a New Generation

ANALYSIS: Catholic aesthetics have captivated both believers and nonbelievers worldwide, sparking a renewed admiration for the good, the true, and the beautiful.

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Omaha native shares experience reporting in Vatican City

An Omaha native now reports in the Holy See. She's been in Rome since 2016 and has had the opportunity to cover the recent conclave.

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Holy See: Review Vatican-China Agreement

The new Pope, Leo XIV, should direct an urgent review of the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with the Chinese government that allows Beijing to appoint bishops for government-approved houses of worship.