Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8 as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. After the announcement, he greeted a small group of local residents and led them in prayer.

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died on April 21 at age 88. Pope Francis' emphasis on compassion and inclusivity brought a renewed sense of hope to many Catholics like me.

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Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. I felt out of touch with the Catholic Church I’d never heard of him until March 2013, when he was announced as the 266th pope. He replaced Pope Benedict XVI, ...