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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 · May 10, 2025

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 · May 10, 2025

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 · 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 Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025

'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 · May 9, 2025

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.

The Conversation · May 9, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

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 Independent UK · May 9, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

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

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025