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How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo
Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
Will Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope.
While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...
Pope Leo XIV under fire after 2012 anti-LGBTQ+ remarks resurface, pride flag snub video goes viral
Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, faces scrutiny for his conservative views on LGBTQ+ issues, ...
Pope Leo XIV outlines his vision for the papacy, vows to continue late Pope Francis' work
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal ...
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth’s most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms.
The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in ...
Pope Leo XIV’s election: Pope Francis, like Warren Buffett, mastered the art of succession
Politicians, corporate leaders and owners of family businesses should take a leaf out of the late pope’s playbook ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
Pope Leo XIV Echoes Francis in His First Mass, Aligning Himself With ‘Ordinary People’
In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his ...
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.