New Pope

• In 1st mass as pope, Leo XIV hopes Catholic Church can be beacon of light

  Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago but spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, said a few words in English before continuing his homily in fluent Italian.

  World

  May 9, 2025
  
• Pope Leo XIV’s brother says he felt ‘disbelief’ over sibling named pontiff

  The brother of Pope Leo XIV says he felt a sense of intense pride over the Chicago-born missionary becoming the first pope born in the U.S.

  World

  May 9, 2025
  
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• Pope Leo XIV named 1st American leader of Catholic Church

  White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signifying cardinals had elected a new pope to lead the Catholic Church.

  World

  May 8, 2025