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May 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova-Knicks ties

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, as he is a known White Sox fan.

May 10, 2025

Brother of Pope Leo XIV says he was an ‘angel’ throughout childhood

Louis Martin Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to pull the curtain back on the first American pontiff. 

May 9, 2025

'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin 'concerned' for LGBTQ community with new pope

"The View" co-hosts debated about the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV and what his stances will be on LGBTQ+ politics after a 2012 statement of his resurfaced.

May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV's name gives clue to how he'll handle social, political divides, bishop says

American author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron says he thinks the new pope's papal name selection represents his motivations to strike a balance in a very divided world.

May 9, 2025

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

May 9, 2025

Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.

May 9, 2025

Inclusive tone of new pope isn't sitting well with some in the 'America First' movement

The views of the Catholic Church's first American-born pope are stirring anger among some in President Donald Trump's "America First" movement.

May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotion

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic Legal Studies at Villanova University.

May 9, 2025

First-ever American pope inspires faith leaders nationwide: 'Heart of integrity'

American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. pontiff. Faith leaders nationwide shared prayers for his leadership of the Catholic Church.

May 8, 2025

World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

World leaders offered their immediate congratulations for Pope Leo XIV after he was elected to the highest authority in the Catholic Church and became the first American pontiff.