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Those who’ve worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he’ll elevate women’s roles — with limits
Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to ...
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" for issues like immigration, climate change
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called ...
How a Quiet American Cardinal Became Pope
At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.
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 in St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.
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.
JD Vance plans return to Vatican for Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass
Vice President JD Vance will attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff’s historic election as the first ...
VP Vance, who Pope Leo XIV previously criticized, to attend pope's first mass in Vatican City
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV this Sunday, May 18 ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
Pope Leo’s Classmates Drew Ire of Church With Protest for Women
It was the most electric thing I have ever experienced inside the walls of a Catholic church,” one protester recalls.