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Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.
Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...
From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st U.S. pope
Robert Prevost, now known as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in ...
Feds call child abuse confession law for priests "anti-Catholic" as church vows to excommunicate those who comply
Priests are required to report child abuse or neglect to Washington state law enforcement after learning about the crime ...
In photos: Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history
Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns ...
Watch: Catholic Cardinals Sequester Themselves in the Vatican For The Start of The Conclave
Catholic cardinals gather and sequester themselves in the Vatican for the start of a conclave to elect a new pope.
The Latest: New pope set to emerge from Vatican balcony after white smoke signal
The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences.
Is Donald Trump Catholic? Can he be the next pope? Here's who's eligible, what's required
President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...