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Where Catholics in the U.S. Stand on Key Issues As Leo XIV Becomes The First American Pope

Pope Leo XIV was chosen as the new pope Thursday, becoming the first American pope. Here is where Hispanic Catholics in the U.S. stand on key issues.

Latin Times

From the left and right, US Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks

The Independent UK

This American pope: Leo XIV’s bloodline reflects the US melting pot

A fraught history of race and immigration connect the new pope with his homeland

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Watch: Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza during first Sunday address

Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, to call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at tomb of St. Peter before greeting the masses for his noon blessing

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St. Peter, hours before he was to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica

The Independent UK

Jubilant Peruvians Celebrate New Pope At Mass In Adoptive City

Thousands of Catholics gathered on Saturday for an outdoor mass in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, who for years lived, ate and prayed among them.

International Business Times

What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?

The new pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver his first Sunday blessing from the loggia where he first appeared in public after being elected three days ago

The Independent UK

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Leo XIV To Address Faithful With St Peter's Prayer

Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times

Turkish Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center

A Tufts University student from Turkey has returned to Boston after being released from a Louisiana immigration detention center

The Independent UK

Mets star Francisco Lindor has a new walk-up song to go with `My Girl'

After more than 11 months and hundreds of singalongs, “My Girl” finally has some company atop the charts at Citi Field

The Independent UK

He’s the first American Pope in history, but Leo XIV might not be able to escape the IRS

The native Chicagoan and baseball fan will likely need to get his finances in order with the IRS, like any other American, despite his new status

The Independent UK

‘A better chance at winning the lottery’: Chicago-area man discovers he owns Pope Leo’s childhood home

The Cape-Cod-style brick home is 1,300 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms

The Independent UK

Britain’s Got Talent danger act moves motorcycle using rods attached to eyes

Presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly sat on the vehicle while it was pulled along by Bao Cuong.

Evening Standard

Prince Edward to represent King Charles at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

Prince Edward will represent King Charles at the Vatican for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18.

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Trump’s MAGA world predicts friction between Pope and the president

Mr Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon says Pope Leo’s election is ‘jaw-dropping’

The Independent UK

Trump administration halts funding for research on infants with heart defects

The Trump administration withdrew a grant to fund research on a device that improves blood flow to infants with holes between the chambers of their heart

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV speaks out against AI: ‘A challenge of human dignity, justice and labour’

New leader of the Catholic Church says AI poses challenge to humankind and dignity of workers

The Independent UK

How will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come

Cardinals say Leo would continue to speak out against conflict and violence, following the example of Pope Francis

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Koyo Kouoh, 2026 Venice Art Biennale curator, dies suddenly at age 58

Koyo Kouoh, the curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has died at age 58, her home institution in South Africa said in an Instagram post

Salon

Blessed be the memes and "The New Pope"

Before we met Pope Leo XIV, shows like "The New Pope" and "The Young Pope" mythologized the Vatican to the masses

Marie Claire

A Surprising Royal Is Attending Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Later This Month

Buckingham Palace shared the unexpected news in a statement.

Evening Standard

Prince Edward to represent the King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Leo was elected by 133 cardinals from 70 countries in just over 24 hours, giving the church a pope just three weeks after the death of Francis

International Business Times

Leo XIV, 'Humble Servant Of God', Visits Sanctuary In First Papal Outing

Leo XIV visited an Augustinian sanctuary near Rome Saturday in his first outing since being made pope, after telling cardinals he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service".

The Independent UK

As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers

The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church’s 267th pope had special meaning for a group of students at an international Catholic school in Rome

The Independent UK

Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors

Authorities in northeastern Spain say a fire at a chemical factory has forced emergency services to issue health warnings to 150,000 local residents and stay-indoors orders for five nearby towns

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