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Leo XIV to Address Journalists for 1st Time

The New York Times · 7h

Live Updates: Leo XIV to Address Journalists for First Time as Pope

A pontiff’s first formal meeting with the news media often offers further indications of how the new head of the Roman Catholic church intends to lead.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press

Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15m

Pope Leo XIV holds first press conference, affirms 'gift of free speech'

Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media, saying the church stood in solidarity with them for "seeking the truth."

Pope Leo XIV's brotherly call

CNN on MSN · 7h

A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my short conversation with Cardinal Robert Prevost, I could tell he was a good listener,

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

How Pope Leo XIV may lead church and navigate an increasingly vocal Catholic right in US

The historic election of Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pope is already upending an earlier calculus about U.S. conservative opposition to reform.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for 'No More War' in First Sunday Message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war", in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on May 8, called for an "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy speaks to new Pope Leo about children abducted by Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone with newly elected Pope Leo XIV on Monday and said they discussed ...

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Pope Leo XIV’s family gravesites in Glenwood, Alsip receive virtual visitors

Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood and Holy Sepulchre in Alsip, where Robert Prevost’s close relatives reside, remained peaceful ...

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‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election

Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to ...

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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of ...

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Pope Leo’s debut: ‘Clear connections’ to Francis, but ‘he’s his own man’

As much as Leo he has echoed Francis, the first American pope is fast emerging as his own man. VATICAN CITY — As he has done ...

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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.

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Pope Leo unseals papal apartment at the Vatican

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Will Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope.

While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...

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