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Can Pope Leo XIV influence the nation's immigration debate?
As the first pope from the United States and a dual citizen of America and Peru, Pope Leo XIV — a native of the Windy City — ...
Pope Leo XIV will be a 'very calming influence': former US ambassador to the Holy See
Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, reflects on the time he spent with Cardinal Robert Prevost before he ...
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Peacemaker pope? Leo XIV offers to mediate disputes in global wars
The new pontiff made an offer to world leaders engaged in wars, during an audience with Eastern Catholics at the Vatican May ...
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Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
All four of Pope Leo XIV’s maternal great-grandparents were “free people ... “So, I also view him as a Latino pope ...
Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color
That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has ...
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Pope Leo XIV delivers powerful message on conflict and justice in first Sunday blessing
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Sunday blessing, urging an end to violence and humanitarian aid ...
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Pope Leo XIV visits Francis' tomb, says he wants to uphold 'precious legacy'
Pope Leo XIV paid respects at the tomb of Pope Francis on May 10 ... But advocates point out that those statements ...
President Trump, Pope Leo XIV: 2 American leaders shaping global influence through opposing ideals of ‘Fight’ and ‘Peace’
Fight! “ The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “Peace.” The contrast between ...