Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.
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Small Protests Against the U.S. Attack in Iran Sprouted Up Over the Weekend
The last-minute demonstrations drew hundreds of people in some cities, fewer in others. Many expressed displeasure with the Iranian leadership but were against any more U.S. involvement in another war.
How Father Bob Became Pope Leo
A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a nudge from Pope Francis — put Robert Prevost on the fast track.
In Augustinian Order, Pope Leo XIV Found Unity, Charity and ‘Eternal Friendship’
The Order of St. Augustine, with fewer than 3,000 members, shaped the man who would become a cardinal, and then pope to the world’s Roman Catholics.
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.
Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home
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Pope Leo XIV Aligns Himself With ‘Ordinary People’ in His First Mass
In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.
Pope Leo XIV Liked to Play Priest as a Child, His Brother Says
The pope’s eldest brother, Louis Prevost, remembering their boyhood in Illinois from his home in Florida, said that the pontiff had always been a peacemaker.
Peru Celebrates Pope Leo XIV and Claims Him as Their Own
From delivering help to flood-ravaged regions to singing Christmas songs to blessing babies, Pope Leo XIV tried to be a cleric of the people in Peru.
John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.
The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.
Pope Leo XIV Is From Chicago. Is He a Cubs or a White Sox Fan?
Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.
Who Is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
