Pope Leo’s grandfather was immigrant from Sicily, genealogists reveal Robert Prevost’s maternal grandparents came to US from Caribbean and at one point identified as Black The Guardian - US · May 17, 2025
The pope's doctoral thesis drew on St. Augustine's idea of religious authority as service, not power The Rev. Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, wrote his doctoral thesis on the way local Augustinian superiors exercise authority The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
LGBTQ+ flags, 'wokeness' and sexual abuse coverups: The misinformation already targeting the pope Just as his predecessor was a prime target for fake news, Pope Leo XIV has been hit with various false claims on social media and elsewhere. Euronews · May 16, 2025
The Pope Leo XIV effect: Rome hopes for papal blessings of a US tourist boom Traders anticipating increase in high-spending Americans are already working up Leo-themed beers and ice-creams The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025
Those who've worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he'll elevate women's roles — with limits Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis’ pontificate by having women serve on the Vatican board that vets nominations for bishops The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV In his first appearance as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the man born Robert Francis Prevost spoke for 10 minutes in Italian. Then he transitioned to Spanish and, with a big grin, gave a greeting to his “beloved diocese of Chiclayo in Peru.” The Conversation · May 13, 2025
A pope of the people? Those who know Pope Leo XIV best say he's likely to continue efforts to liberalize the Catholic Church Salon · May 13, 2025
Anti-Democratic, anti-trans Facebook posts of Pope Leo brother draw scrutiny Lou Prevost, who shared video that repeated slur against Nancy Pelosi, says he and brother ‘disagree on some things’ The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025
Pope Leo XIV's brother always joked his sibling was 'weird' growing up Louis Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV, has admitted he used to tell his sibling he was "weird" for "always wanted to play priest" growing up. BANG Premier · May 13, 2025
Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, hopeful he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as progressives sense he will continue Pope Francis’ reformist agenda The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Pope Leo’s brother shares clip calling Pelosi a ‘drunk c***’ and scolds Dems for having ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ Louis Prevost’s anti-Democrat rhetoric was unearthed in a string of Facebook posts The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Trump claims credit for new American Pope Leo’s election - despite having nothing to do with Conclave Trump’s latest Truth Social rant came before Pope Leo XIV criticized ‘loud, forceful communication’ The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
‘Leo will follow Francis’: Catholics in the Amazon hope new pope will protect the rainforest Amazon Catholics say the new pope is needed at COP30 in Brazil later this year. Euronews · May 12, 2025
The surprise stars of the conclave and papal election? It's not Pope Leo, it's his 'fun uncle' brothers The internet has been charmed by how delighted Louis and John are about their brother’s new role Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2025 Pope Leo XIV appeals for no more war in first Sunday blessing Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" during his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square in Rome since he was elected on 8 May.
Evening Standard · May 11, 2025 The Two Popes actor Jonathan Pryce backs new pontiff as ‘Francis’s man’ The new Pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, became the first North American head of the Catholic Church.
Al Jazeera · May 11, 2025 Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican? Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 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 Guardian - US · May 11, 2025 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
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of the papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity Pope Leo XIV has laid out the vision of his papacy, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 'Leo will follow Francis.' Amazon Catholics hope the new pope will protect the rain forest For years before becoming Pope Leo XIV — as a parish priest and then bishop in Peru — Robert Prevost built ties with interfaith environmental networks and Indigenous organizations to place forest protection and rights at the center of Church concern
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025 Where does Pope Leo XIV stand on key issues like sexual abuse, climate and poverty? He has been described as a peace-seeking bridge builder but he opposes female ordination and abuse survivors are wary
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion It’s the biggest victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox in a long time
Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2025 Video Surfaces of Pope Leo XIV on White Sox World Series Broadcast in 2005 Maybe Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, brought his White Sox a little luck.