Pope Leo

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

Rome CNN — 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, thoughtful and had a certain presence about him. Our conversation took place on the …

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Egypt Independent May 14, 2025

Catholics at Villanova university, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate mass

Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and

NPR NEWS May 13, 2025

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Gaza and release of captives

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Gaza and release of captives Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire in

Middle East Eye May 11, 2025

Pope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump

Rome CNN — On most days, the Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s busiest tourist destinations, but this week it served as the world’s most secretive polling station as 133 cardinals voted for the 267th pope. On Friday, the chapel was restored to its central purpose: A place of worship. There, the newly elected …

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Egypt Independent May 10, 2025