Pope Leo XIV Votes in US Midterm Elections, First Sitting Pope to Cast a Ballot
Pope Leo XIV has voted in the US midterm elections, becoming the first sitting pope to vote in a political election.
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Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain
The new Pope Leo XIV faces many challenges. Among the more acute are the Vatican's poor finances. And the scandal surrounding the very secretive Vatican Bank.
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Pope Leo XIV Advocates for Inclusive Church and Cautions on AI
Third day on the new job and the first audience with the cardinals. Then Pope Leo XIV hailed the predecessor – and pointed out AI as a crucial test for humanity.
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Pope Leo XIV Sparks Debate Over Chicago Baseball Allegiance
The first North American pope ever, Leo XIV, was born in Chicago. Something that has led to the city's baseball clubs now being in an open feud with each other. "It's important to trust the family," writes Chicago White Sox.
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Leo XIV Elected as First North American Pope, Continuing Francis' Reforms
Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope and is thus the first North American to assume the position. The election was perhaps not expected, but it is likely that he would have received the deceased pope's vote – and can imply a continuity in Francis' reform work.
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Papal Election of Robert Francis Prevost Aims to Unite Catholic Church
To choose Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope could reflect a will to unite the Catholic Church, says David Thurfjell, professor of religious studies at Södertörn University College. An unexpected but still very pleasant choice, says Helena D'Arcy, editor-in-chief of Catholic Magazine.
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First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican
Robert Francis Prevost becomes the new pope, the first American on the Holy See. His papal name will be Leo XIV. The 69-year-old is said to have been close to the previous pope and is expected to follow in Francis' footsteps. I wish peace to all people, wherever you are.
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