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Now Pope Leo XIV has the potential to shake up the global Catholic power structure, by elevating an American with a strong ...
Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope's past jurisdictions
The new pope, Leo XIV, has this in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy: He's been in positions of authority when accusations of sexual abuse have arisen against priests under his ...
Conclave to elect newest pope was third in a row to finish in two days
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Thursday — the second day of the conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis.The ...
Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first pope from the US in history
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, ...
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The Catholic Church Has Always Been a Worldly Institution
The Catholic Church is an institution of remarkable longevity. The year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of ...
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of Catholic church, delivers first message
On the second day of the conclave, white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, meaning a new pope has been elected.
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope?
Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful ...
What to know about Pope Leo XIV
Francis brought Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 to serve as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations from around the world, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church.