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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in the conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with ...
Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church after Francis
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost took the name Pope Leo XIV – an apparent nod to Pope Leo XIII, who championed the rights of ...
Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope’s past jurisdictions
The new pope, Leo XIV, has something in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy. He’s been in positions of ...
Conclave Update: Will more fans watch College of Cardinals or St. Louis Cardinals this week?
Who will win the viewership war between the St. Louis Cardinals and the papal Conclave as the world watches a new Pope be ...
Live Updates: Leo XIV’s Service to Poor Propelled Him to Papacy, Cardinals Say
Prelates who voted in the conclave played down the new pope’s American roots. In his first Mass as pontiff, Leo pledged to ...
Pope Francis Filled the College of Cardinals With a Diverse Group of Men – and They’ll Be Picking His Successor
The post Pope Francis Filled the College of Cardinals With a Diverse Group of Men – and They’ll Be Picking His Successor ...
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College of Cardinals dean hints at Parolin's dominance as cardinals enter conclave
From there, Parolin, as the most senior cardinal bishop, led the procession to the Sistine Chapel. An appeal to the Christian ...
British cardinal reveals secrets of the conclave
The conclave to elect a new pope is well-known as the most secretive event in the Roman Catholic church. However, a British ...
First smoke of the conclave: Video shows results of cardinals' initial vote
Black smoke was seen over the Vatican on Wednesday, May 7, indicating no decision had been reached yet in the election for a new pope.