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The American pope and a US hierarchy that opposed his predecessor
How will Pope Leo XIV deal with the Catholic bishops in the US who resisted the pastoral priorities set by his Argentine ...
National Catholic Reporter22h
As first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo may be 'more attuned' to polarization issue, analysts say
Pope Leo may bring unique insight to the problem of polarization in the U.S. and in the U.S. church, analysts say.
Religion News Service on MSN21h
'We call him our cousin': Black Catholics in New Orleans embrace Pope Leo as their own
I’m praying for this new pope from the United States who has roots in the 7th Ward. That was a mind-blowing moment for me,’ ...
Pope Leo XIV's limited edition Topps trading card has been found
For the first time in history, a Pope was born in the United States. Quickly after it was announced that Provost Robert ...
National Catholic Register1d
Pope Leo, Mathematician: Math-Minded Catholics Claim Pope as One of Their Own
The Holy Father is thought to be the first math major to become pope – and math aficionados say it’s about time.
NOLA.com1d
Pope Leo XIV appoints Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Pope Leo XIV has appointed The Rev. Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the ...
Pope Leo XIV appoints sixth bishop for Houma-Thibodaux area
In the past, he has served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, following the ...
Catholic News Agency1d
Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of Italian American foundation, blesses their cultural mission
Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work in continuing the ...