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How a Quiet American Cardinal Became Pope
At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.
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 ...
As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers
The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church’s 267th pope had special meaning for a ...
Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova-Knicks ties
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, as he is a known White Sox fan.
Pope Leo XIV heads the Catholic church from Vatican City — where a secret tennis court awaits
The new head of the Catholic church is a tennis fan. Within the walls of Vatican City, he will find his own court to play on.
Chicago White Sox pay tribute to Pope Leo XIV at first home game since conclave
At Friday night's game following the National Anthem the Sox paid tribute to Pope Leo XIV, congratulating him on the scoreboard ...
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Friday: Victor Scott II, Pope Leo XIV, how to watch
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a nine-game, three-city road trip Friday, and the first stop is Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Cardinals are scheduled to play three games in the nation’s capital ...
From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world − that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV
The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.