Pope Leo XIV and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy spoke by phone recently, according to the Vatican.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying ‘Never again war’
In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of aid
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Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV
The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero. And that means something.
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Pope Leo XIV may help Vatican explore the ‘great uncertainty’ that is Trump’s America
For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The “Trump effect” on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.
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Pope Leo’s stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
Pope Leo is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor’s progressive views on certain social issues. Here’s what we know so far.
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Rhode Island Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV
When white smoke finally appeared above the Sistine Chapel Thursday evening, seminarian Nathan Ledoux of Newport had a front row seat. He and several other Rhode Islanders currently studying in Rome to become priests went straight to St. Peter’s Square to see the new pope. “It was truly, truly an amazing time,” Ledoux said. They […]
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She worked with Pope Leo XIV in Peru. Here’s how she remembers him before his rise
Janinna Sesa worked alongside Pope Leo XIV in Chiclayo, Peru from 2015 until 2023. She spoke with NPR about his leadership in times of crisis.
