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A new pope confronts his church’s abuse scandal amid praise and scrutiny
Survivors say Pope Leo must commit to transparency in investigations of priests accused of sexual abuse. His record on doing ...
Pope Leo's fellow Augustinian brothers look forward to papacy marked by unity and focus on Jesus
In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order ...
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How Pope Leo XIV may lead church and navigate an increasingly vocal Catholic right in US
Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope to lead the global Catholic Church, following a two-day conclave that concluded May 8. Prevost's background points to a ...
Pope meets with head of Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, who invites him to Kyiv
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican with the head of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, in one of his ...
Those who’ve worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he’ll elevate women’s roles — with limits
Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to ...
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Will Pope Leo XIV change the Vatican's diplomacy on Ukraine and Russia?
Pope Leo's inauguration ceremony will offer yet another opportunity for U.S. and Ukrainian leaders to negotiate peace.
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Marco Rubio claims US deportation policy in line with Catholic teachings despite Pope Leo's condemnation
Rubio declared "there’s nothing compassionate about open borders" as he defended the Trump's administration's immigration ...
Pope Leo’s Classmates Drew Ire of Church With Protest for Women
It was the most electric thing I have ever experienced inside the walls of a Catholic church,” one protester recalls.