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These papal tailors aren’t expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope
The conclave that begins Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn't ordered a new cassock for the new head of the Catholic Church.
The Mysterious Ring That Will Make This American Cardinal a Pope
Goldsmith Roberto Franchi, who was commissioned along his brother Claudio to make the gold Fisherman’s Ring worn by Pope ...
Pope Leo XIV's debut wardrobe was different than Francis'. Here's what changed.
Pope Leo XIV adorned a bright red shoulder cover and ornate stole during his introduction on May 8, a contrast from Pope ...
Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy
They went into last week's conclave vastly outnumbered and smarting after being sidelined by Pope Francis for 12 years. And ...
Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts
Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history's first American pope ...
Pope Leo’s debut: ‘Clear connections’ to Francis, but ‘he’s his own man’
As much as Leo has echoed Francis, the first American pope has staked out differences, too. VATICAN CITY — As he has done in ...
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Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, is installed as first pope from the U.S.
The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor born ...
Pope Leo Seeks to Balance Francis’ Inclusive Approach With Tradition
The U.S.-born pope has signaled he will continue his predecessor’s work, but shows deference to tradition, too.