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American Pope promises to have an ‘an active social media presence’ after using his old account to criticize Trump

Pope Benedict XVI was the first pope to use an official social media account to share information

The Independent UK

‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV

In his first appearance as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the man born Robert Francis Prevost spoke for 10 minutes in Italian. Then he transitioned to Spanish and, with a big grin, gave a greeting to his “beloved diocese of Chiclayo in Peru.”

The Conversation

“Most Menacing Thing I’ve Seen A Pope Say”: The Pope’s One-Word Message To The United States Is Going Viral

"Did we just get called to the principal's office?"

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Trump Calls on Disney CEO to 'Do Something' After ABC Reporter Insists Pope Selection 'Had Nothing to Do With Trump'

President Trump criticized ABC News reporters for claiming "Pope Leo's selection had nothing to do with Donald Trump" in a Truth Social post over the weekend.

Latin Times

Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican

As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists

Euronews

Leo XIV Gets Down To Business On First Full Week As Pope

Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff.

International Business Times

Meet Pope Leo XIV: The life and times of Robert Francis Prevost

The Catholic Church has entered a new historic era with the election of American-Peruvian Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th supreme pontiff, who adopted the name of Pope Leo XIV. But what has his life and career been like?

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Where Catholics in the U.S. Stand on Key Issues As Leo XIV Becomes The First American Pope

Pope Leo XIV was chosen as the new pope Thursday, becoming the first American pope. Here is where Hispanic Catholics in the U.S. stand on key issues.

Latin Times

Jubilant Peruvians Celebrate New Pope At Mass In Adoptive City

Thousands of Catholics gathered on Saturday for an outdoor mass in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, who for years lived, ate and prayed among them.

International Business Times

Leo XIV To Address Faithful With St Peter's Prayer

Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times

Blessed be the memes and "The New Pope"

Before we met Pope Leo XIV, shows like "The New Pope" and "The Young Pope" mythologized the Vatican to the masses

Salon

A Surprising Royal Is Attending Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Later This Month

Buckingham Palace shared the unexpected news in a statement.

Marie Claire

Prince Edward to represent the King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Leo was elected by 133 cardinals from 70 countries in just over 24 hours, giving the church a pope just three weeks after the death of Francis

Evening Standard

Leo XIV, 'Humble Servant Of God', Visits Sanctuary In First Papal Outing

Leo XIV visited an Augustinian sanctuary near Rome Saturday in his first outing since being made pope, after telling cardinals he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service".

International Business Times

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As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers

The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church’s 267th pope had special meaning for a group of students at an international Catholic school in Rome

International Business Times

Pope Leo XIV Says Choice Of Name Reflects Social Commitment

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service" and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes, according to the Vatican.

International Business Times

With Papacy, Leo XIV Inherits Vatican Money Troubles

Along with the spiritual leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV now inherits oversight of the Vatican's shoddy finances -- and his predecessor's efforts to clean them up.

International Business Times

'You're Gonna Be The Pope,' Leo XIV's Brother Recalls Telling Him

Louis Prevost is still reckoning with what just happened in his family.

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'It's Terrific': Chicago Hails Hometown Hero Pope Leo XIV

Paula Hambrick never imagined that in her lifetime the Catholic Church would be led by a pope from the United States, never mind her hometown of Chicago.

The Independent UK

Woke Pope? Trump reckons with a ‘liberal’ American leader he can’t trash-talk

ANALYSIS : ANALYSIS: JD Vance now has the dubious honor of being scolded by two Popes, a rare feat that puts him in the company of the serpent from the Garden of Eden and Satan himself, writes Richard Hall.

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‘Not happy with what’s going on’: Pope Leo XIV’s brother reveals the Pope won’t be silent on Trump or immigration

The new pope is following the footsteps of Pope Francis, who was for peace and building bridges.

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave movie to prepare, brother says

In a new interview, the new pope’s brother reveals he ‘knew how to behave’ because he had seen the 2024 hit thriller

Fortune

With great responsibility comes a sizable paycheck—Pope Leo XIV can earn $33,000 a month

The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.

Latin Times

New Pope Leo XIV's Brother Unsure If He'll Ever Be Able to 'See Him Again': 'I'm the Brother, But It's Hard to See the Pope'

When the Vatican chose Cardinal Robert Prevost to head the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Leo XIV, his brother in Florida worried if they could remain close.

The Guardian - US

‘An inspired choice’: people from around the world react to Pope Leo XIV

Catholics and non-Catholics share their thoughts on the elevation of Robert Francis Prevost to the papacy

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