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  • Published on May 9, 2025

    The choices of our new pope

    11 The seagulls perched on the Sistine Chapel rooftop undoubtedly saw the white smoke first. But it didn’t take long for the basilica bells to confirm the news we were all waiting for — a new pope had been chosen. In that moment, the question of who the …

    Source: OSV News - Center-right
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    My church, myself: Motherhood, mystery and mercy

    8 If one gets the chance to stand atop the Bernini colonnades of St. Peter’s Square, it’s delightful to discover that the hills and trees of the Roman horizon boast the color palette we see in the works of Raphael and Michelangelo. The soft, inviting …

    Source: OSV News - Center-right
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    What makes the first U.S.-born pope an ‘unusual’ choice

    Theology professor Jeffrey Morrow can sum up his reaction to learning the identity of the new pope in one word: “Wow.” “I did not expect an American,” said Morrow, who teaches at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born …

    Source: PBS Frontline - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    What’s in the new pope’s name? A legacy of concern about ‘Americanism.’

    What's in the new pope's name? A legacy of concern about 'Americanism.' (RNS) — No pontiff before or since paid more attention to the US than the previous Leo — who didn't always approve. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the …

    Source: Religion News Service - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Harvard performance will honor pope's legacy on environment

    CAMBRIDGE -- Linda J. Chase wanted to make sure that Pope Francis would like it. Chase, a composer and professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the New England Conservatory, had recently completed "For Our Common Home: Resounding Ecojustice,…

    Source: The Boston Pilot - Massachusetts - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    First Thing: Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US pontiff

    Good morning. Robert Francis Prevost, the first US cleric to lead the Roman Catholic church, has said “evil will not prevail” as he addressed a crowd of 100,000 pilgrims and tourists in his first speech as Pope Leo XIV from the central balcony of St Peter’ …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    I will watch what Pope Leo XIV does with great interest — and not simply because I work at Villanova

    The bells of St. Thomas of Villanova Church first rang at the sight of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel early Thursday afternoon, informing the world that a pope had been elected. For several hours after the announcement, they rang in prayerful …

    Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    As new pontificate begins, papal historians share first impressions of Francis' successor

    (OSV News) -- After the entire world hears the words "Habemus Papam" and learns there's a new pope, the questions start: Who is he? What will he do, and how will he compare with previous popes? To gather some initial answers to such questions …

    Source: Detroit Catholic - Center-right
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    The prospect of an American pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump

    Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pontiff, leader of the Catholic church and spiritual guide to more than 1.4 billion Catholics. He is the first pope in history to come from the United States. Since the 19th century, the influence of the United …

    Source: The Conversation - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    What’s in a Name? Pope Leo XIV

    Our feature story this morning, “This V-E Day, See the Power of Prayer,” by Richard Palmer, details the many accounts of prayer and God-given miracles throughout World War ii. It’s important history to remember, because as nations hurtle toward another, …

    Source: theTrumpet - Pending
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Why Pope Leo XIV Will Probably Not Be Francis 2.0

    It didn’t take long after Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, emerged onto the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday as the new leader of the Catholic Church for social media commentators on the right to begin decrying him as “ …

    Source: The Federalist - Right-wing
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Pope Leo XIV: Initial Impressions on a Papal First

    For the third straight time, the cardinals chose a new pope on the conclave’s second day, and they delivered a significant first. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV, the first American and Peruvian national to occupy the See of Peter. …

    Source: National Catholic Register - Center-right
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Pope Leo XIV: First US-born pontiff addresses the faithful in St Peter’s Square

    “Peace be with you,” said Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to a stunned crowd in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican as he became the first American pontiff, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old emerged on to a balcony, with tens of …

    Source: The Irish Times - Center-left
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Prior comments hint at some political views of Pope Leo XIV

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American from the Chicago suburbs, was elected as the 267th pope. Social media posts attributed to Pope Leo XIV suggest criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policies. New Jersey officials and …

    Source: Courier Post - New Jersey - Pending
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    American Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass after historic...

    Pope Leo XIV will on Friday celebrate his first mass as Pope after his election as the first man from North America to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The 69-year-old former cardinal, Robert Francis Prevost, will gather in the Sistine Chapel …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    What Pope Leo XIV Has Said About Donald Trump's Policies

    The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy, has added a new dynamic to the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. While Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, has not yet issued official papal statements …

    Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Before he was pope, Leo XIV said it's time for action on climate change

    The world is still getting to know Pope Leo XIV, and that includes where he stands on environmental issues like climate change. Even with few details, environmentalists both within and outside the Catholic Church seem optimistic based on what they have …

    Source: National Catholic Reporter - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    The pope of peace, continuity, reconciliation

    “Peace be with you all,” Pope Leo XIV greeted, from the Central Loggia or balcony of Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, the 100,000 faithful at St. Peter’s Square, to introduce himself as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. In his first speech …

    Source: Philstar - Pending
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Shepherd

    You know the saying: enter the conclave a pope; exit a cardinal. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, now Pope Leo XIV, certainly entered the conclave a cardinal. He was not among the “papabile” the media speculated on without any basis. Media coverage of …

    Source: Philstar - Pending

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  • Published on May 11, 2025 - 11:40 GMT

    Putin hails legacy of Pope Francis

    (MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late pontiff's legacy and his efforts to promote dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican. Pope Francis, who led the …

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  • Published on May 10, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

    Leo XIV gets initiated as first American pope

    (MENAFN) History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, was elected as the first American pope. Taking the papal name Leo XIV, he greeted thousands from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, offering …

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