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'Come in person': How a bank gave Pope Leo a reality check

Leo identified himself as Robert Prevost. The bank employee asked the required security questions, listened to him, and then delivered the verdict familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with institutional procedure: he would have to come in personally.

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Even Pope Leo XIV can’t get good service — bank agent allegedly hangs up on pontiff over Vatican phone number dispute

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Themes of peace and human dignity have been central to Pope Leo as he marks his first year in office

When he was elected pope on May 8, 2025, Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, greeted the crowd with Christ’s words to his disciples: “Peace be with you.”

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In his first year as pope, Leo has emphasised peace, unity and social responsibility - and shown he won’t be stared down

When white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on May 8 2025, the surprise was immediate. The Catholic Church’s leadership had elected its first pope born in the United States, a former Augustinian missionary in Peru who few expected to win.

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Pope Leo honours Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death

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Pope Leo pays tribute to ‘great gift’ Pope Francis on first anniversary of his death

Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death

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Trump lets Joe Rogan torch him on Iran but goes to war with Pope Leo. Is ‘bro’ base more politically potent than Jesus?

ANALYSIS: Trump’s rare magnanimity in the face of top podcaster’s criticism contrasts with his blistering attacks on the leader of the Catholic faith, writes Andrew Feinberg ... and shows who he’s most concerned about when it comes to November’s elections

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‘I’m not a politician’: why the clash with Pope Leo could prove dangerous for Donald Trump

“I am not a politician; I speak of the Gospel.” Pope Leo XIV’s recent remarks, made during his apostolic journey to Africa, immediately suggest that his clash with Donald Trump operates on a different level to the US president’s usual political spats.

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From Obama-apes to Trump-as-Jesus: Is there a rock bottom to the president’s unhinged social media habit?

ANALYSIS: The president has been shamed into deleting two offensive Truth Social posts in as many months this year — it’s a sign that his political shock jock act is growing stale, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

A tech billionaire’s lecture on the Antichrist has become one of the hottest tickets in Rome

Discussion of the Antichrist by a tech billionaire in the Vatican’s backyard has proven divisive

The Independent UK

Pope Leo names fellow Chicagoan as new Archbishop of New York in major shakeup

Bishop Ronald Hicks will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as Pope Leo XIV’s biggest church appointment yet

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Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries

A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons

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Pope Leo’s notable shift from Vatican tradition during his inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon

He also revealed his next travel destinations for his second trip as pope

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LGBTQ+ Catholics descend on Rome in Holy Year pilgrimage and celebrate a new sense of acceptance

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families have descended on Rome for a Holy Year pilgrimage

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Pope urges fellow Augustinians to work for unity as he opens their assembly

Pope Leo XIV has urged his fellow Augustinians to work humbly for unity in the Catholic Church

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Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome

Pope Leo XIV has met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church

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Minneapolis shooting reignites debate over gun control and prayer

"Thoughts and prayers."

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What we have learnt from 100 days of Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost marks his 100th day as Pope Leo this weekend

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Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms

A survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the American hometown of Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago sells for nearly double the asking price

The buyer hailed it as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to own the three-bedroom Dolton home where the pontiff was raised

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Pope speaks about childhood and early mornings as an altar boy

The American pope has spoken about his childhood for the first time in his papacy

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home can now be bought

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown is poised to acquire his childhood home

The Independent UK

Pope Leo issues orders insisting that priests must be celibate

Leo also said there must be ‘firm and decisive’ action on addressing church sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse

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Pope commits to weeding out church sexual abuse, praises role of press in democracy

In first public comments on topic, Leo XIV has now signaled zero tolerance for sexual abuser priests

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