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Rome Businesses Count Their Blessings With US Pope

The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are also expected to spend in the Eternal City.

International Business Times

Elon Musk Reposts Pope's Suggestion That Vatican Can Host Global Talks For 'Enemy' Nations

Elon Musk seems to agree with Pope Leo XIV that the Vatican can be used as a negotiating table for world leaders, especially amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

International Business Times

Those who've worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he'll elevate women's roles — with limits

Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis’ pontificate by having women serve on the Vatican board that vets nominations for bishops

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'We'll break something': Tennis fan Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at the Vatican

The pontiff received Jannik Sinner in a private audience, who gave him his racket. The Pope's passion for tennis is well known.

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15 Treasures Of The Vatican That Most People Likely Aren’t Aware Of

The Vatican has many hidden treasures, and this X thread enlightened people about some of them.

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Pope Leo inherits a financial mess some CEOs may find relatable—including a pension time bomb that's worse than expected

Averting a financial crisis “will rank among most pressing issues for the new pontiff,” says Charles Gillespie, PhD, professor at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.

Fortune

Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace

Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles

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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

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Pope Leo XIV may face a six-figure tax bill for his $33,000-a-month paycheck

Filing a tax return is obligatory for all U.S. citizens, no matter where they live.

Fortune

‘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

The new pope is the internet’s biggest meme. What does that say about us?

Social media has been fun for the first time in years. But the joy of this moment is about more than just jokes

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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 Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.

International Business Times

Watch live: Pope Leo holds first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’

Watch live as Pope Leo holds his first Vatican press conference with international media on Monday (12 May).

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Pope Leo XIV live: Pontiff makes veiled swipe at Trump with call to ‘disarm our words’

The press conference comes after the newly elected pontiff held a Sunday mass in which he called for an end to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

International Business Times

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.

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV’s recent predecessors at the Vatican defended migrants. Will he do the same?

Political language is sometimes used to describe the orientations of the Vatican. When the late Pope Francis defended migrants, it was suggested that he was a “left-wing” pope. Today, people are wondering whether Pope Leo XIV will adopt a “progressive” path or, on the contrary, a philosophy on immigration different…

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‘No more war,’ Pope Leo pleads to world in first Sunday address at the Vatican

The new pontiff called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza

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From the left and right, US Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks

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What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?

The new pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver his first Sunday blessing from the loggia where he first appeared in public after being elected three days ago

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.

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He’s the first American Pope in history, but Leo XIV might not be able to escape the IRS

The native Chicagoan and baseball fan will likely need to get his finances in order with the IRS, like any other American, despite his new status

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Prince Edward to represent King Charles at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

Prince Edward will represent King Charles at the Vatican for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18.

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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

International Business Times

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".

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