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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

Nancy Pelosi wants newly elected American Pope Leo to speak out against mass deportations

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Friday that she hopes the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will be vocal about opposing mass deportation.

May 9, 2025

Bears star Caleb Williams issues two-word reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election

The first American-born pope's sports loyalties have been widely debated. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needed just two words as he weighed in the new pontiff.

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 gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could signify how he intends to lead the Catholic Church.

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

Pope Leo XIV’s brother reacts to his historic election: ‘There are no words’

The brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, said "there are no words" while reacting to the big news on Thursday.