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American Citizen, Vatican Citizen or Both? Pope Leo Has Options.
As the leader of Vatican City, he is the head of a sovereign nation. But maintaining dual citizenship as a foreign head of ...
Vatican announces first U.S. pope: Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new pope and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic ...
Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles
Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide ...
From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...
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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 ...
Deep-Dish Pizza and Malört in the Vatican? Chicago Pope Spurs Memes
Chicago, a uniquely meme-able city, was the center of a ton of jokes. Here is some of the internet’s best work.
Pope Leo XIV draws criticism, praise for record on clergy sexual abuse
Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.