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14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview
Ever since his brother was named pope, John Prevost hasn’t been shy about talking to the press. Pope Leo XIV’s first phone call with his brother went viral after a reporter captured it on video (“Why don’t you answer the phone,
How will Pope Leo lead the church? Clues from his first 100 days
Just over 100 days after the election of Pope Leo, it remains difficult to determine his governing priorities. Yet some early impressions of his personal style are beginning to emerge, along with a few central themes that are likely to shape his pontificate and its approach to evangelization.
How Pope Leo's popularity compares to Pope Francis after 100 days
Pope Leo XIV has enjoyed relatively strong popularity after the first 100 days of his papacy. A number of polls have shown broad early goodwill from U.S. Catholics and many Americans as August 16 marked the 100th day as leader of the Church.
100 days of Pope Leo XIV: An early test for the first American pontiff
An examination of Pope Leo's first 100 days reveals a Catholic leader eager to build bridges and unify conservatives and progressives.
100 Days of Pope Leo XIV: a Calm Papacy That Avoids Polemics Is Coming Into Focus
Pope Leo XIV is marking his first 100 days in office, showing a mix of continuity with and change from Pope Francis' papacy
AP explains Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days in office
As Robert Prevost marks his 100th day as Pope Leo this weekend, the contours of his pontificate have begun to come into relief, primarily where he shows continuity with Francis and where he signals change.
What we have learnt from 100 days of Pope Leo XIV
When Pope Leo XIV surprised tens of thousands of young people at a recent Holy Year celebration with an impromptu popemobile romp around St. Peter’s Square, it almost seemed as if some of the informal spontaneity that characterized Pope Francis ’ 12-year papacy had returned to the Vatican.
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Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome

Pope Leo XIV made a private visit Tuesday to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella, Mother of Graces, near Rome.
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Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary When Temptations, Uncertainties Arise in Family Life

Pope Leo shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter: ‘If your point of reference, dear Laura, is Mary, you will ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for local homeless people, invites them to lunch at summer villa

The pontiff celebrated Mass and shared a Sunday lunch of lasagna and roast veal with about 110 refugees, homeless and poor ...
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Pope Leo XIV names new bishop for Jefferson City, Missouri

Pope Leo XIV has named Father Ralph O’Donnell of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, as the new bishop of Jefferson City, ...

Does Pope Leo still play Wordle with his brother? His family reveals answer

Before his brother was elected as the new Pope, John Prevost played Wordle and spoke on the phone with his brother daily.

Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as US-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets underway

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for a peaceful end to the “increasingly deafening violence” of wars ...

Pope Leo invites local homeless people to lunch at summer villa

Pope Leo XIV has spent the last Sunday of his summer vacation with several dozen homeless people and the church volunteers ...

Pope Leo to move in with ‘flatmates’ in Vatican redesign

Pope Leo XIV will invite a select number of “flatmates” to move in with him when he occupies the papal apartments later this ...