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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

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

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

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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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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

Salon

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".

International Business Times

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

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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

Pope Leo XIV Says Choice Of Name Reflects Social Commitment

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service" and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes, according to the Vatican.

International Business Times

With Papacy, Leo XIV Inherits Vatican Money Troubles

Along with the spiritual leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV now inherits oversight of the Vatican's shoddy finances -- and his predecessor's efforts to clean them up.

International Business Times

'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

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 Guardian - UK

'You're Gonna Be The Pope,' Leo XIV's Brother Recalls Telling Him

Louis Prevost is still reckoning with what just happened in his family.

International Business Times

Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes

The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of his ministry in Peru, before being elevated to Vatican roles by Pope Francis.

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The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV is a tennis player. Tsitsipas would be happy to hit some balls with him

It was fitting that when Pope Leo XIV was elected the Italian Open tennis tournament was being played just up the road from the Vatican

The Independent UK

Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope's past jurisdictions

The new pope, Leo XIV, has something in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave movie to prepare, brother says

In a new interview, the new pope’s brother reveals he ‘knew how to behave’ because he had seen the 2024 hit thriller

The Guardian - US

Clergy molestation survivors concerned and insulted by election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope faced questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his career after a survivors group filed a complaint

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How an excise officer kept up their spirits

Brief letters: Drinking customs | Accordion crimes | Trump and the Vatican | Feeling old | Yorkshire caviar

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With great responsibility comes a sizable paycheck—Pope Leo XIV can earn $33,000 a month

The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.

Evening Standard

Pope Leo XIV 'accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against priests in churches'

Campaigners have called on the Vatican to ‘conduct a thorough investigation’ into Robert Prevost’s handling of the claims

The Conversation

From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world − that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV

The world of sport is “a constellation of many stars,” Pope Francis told La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian daily sports newspaper, during a wide-ranging interview in January 2021.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on the first US pope: ‘The pope-mobile is now a Ford F-250 with truck nuts’

Late-night hosts discuss the election of the new pope, Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, now Leo XIV

Euronews

Pope Francis was a passionate climate advocate. Will Pope Leo XIV continue his legacy?

Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so far.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo accused of failing to properly investigate allegations of child sexual abuse in his church

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests says it made the Vatican aware of Robert Prevost’s reported inaction on allegations of sexual assault against children by priests in his church while he was a cardinal

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