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Was Pope Leo’s blunt, 1-word ‘message for the United States’ aimed at Trump?
Pope Leo XIV had an initial one-word response when asked by a reporter on Monday if he had a message for his native United ...
Pope Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich
On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to bridge divisions in the Catholic Church
The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, while those more ...
Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV, calls his election 'a great honor' for the United States
President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he ...
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
World meets Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States
Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful ...
Pope Leo's family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, descends from Creole and free people of color in Louisiana, highlighting complex issues to ...
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 ...