The new pontiff echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed, as he appeared in front of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV
In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.
World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American
Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.
Pope Leo XIV Outlines Path for Catholic Church That Follows in Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including a “loving care for the least and the rejected.”
Lay Catholics Expected to Retain Big Role in Leo XIV’s Church
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value,” whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.
Lay Catholics Expected to Retain Big Role in Pope Leo XIV’s Church
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value,” whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.
A United Front for Pope Leo Among American Cardinals
One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ rights.
Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV Were Friends Long Before Their Ascensions
The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.
Pope Francis Connected with Leo XIV Long Ago and Boosted His Career
The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.
Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color
That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics.