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Pope Leo XIV Explains Choice of Papal Name, to Prioritize Catholic Social Teaching “in response to” AI Revolution
Pope Leo XIV explained his choice of name and the Church’s social teaching in the face of artificial intelligence and more.
Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV “a figure at the crossroads of continuities and ruptures”: African Theologian
The election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost who takes the name Pope Leo XIV signifies “a return to the fundamentals” of past Popes, but also “a continuation of the reform process” in the Church, a leading Senegalese Catholic Theologian has said, noting that expectations are high as the new Pontiff takes over from his predecessors.
Vatican Unveils Pope Leo XIV’s Official Portrait and Signature, Returns to Traditional Papal Elements
The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV's signature, which includes the traditional "P.P." notation ("Pastor Pastorum") not used by Francis.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Hail New Pontiff for Good Name Choice, “very clear missionary outlook” in Maiden Speech
Catholic Bishops of Angola have welcomed the Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff, lauding him for choosing the name Pope Leo XIV and expressing interest in evangelizing the “peripheries” in his maiden speech as Pontiff.
Holy Spirit Guided Election of Pope Leo XIV, “solid, discreet, and good worker”: Spanish-born French Cardinal Elector
Cardinal Bustillo says conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with "freedom and trust," resulting in Pope Leo XIV's election in under 24 hours.
Pope Leo XIV's Papal Name Points to "clear vision of the Church" amid Turbulance: Italian Cardinal Elector
"I asked him why he took this name," Filoni said. "He's an Augustinian. ... He told me, 'In this moment, we need a man with a clear vision of the Church.'"
"I wanted so much to come here": Pope Leo XIV Visits Marian Shrine Outside of Rome
The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and "houses an ancient image of the Virgin, dear to the Order and to the memory of Leo XIII," according to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian Brothers Recall His "kind" Moments, Reflect on New Papacy
Leo, born in Chicago, Illinois in 1955, became a novitiate in the Order of Saint Augustine at 22 years old after graduating from Villanova University in 1977. He took his solemn vows in 1981 and was ordained a priest in 1982.
Caritas, CRS See Mission "continuity and renewal" with Pope Leo XIV, Reaffirm Readiness to Collaborate "in synodality"
The election of Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically received by Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Relief Services.
In First Mass as Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV Urges Bearing "witness to our joyful faith in Jesus the Savior”
Preaching in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 to the cardinals who elected him, the first pope born in the United States opened his homily in English.
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Direct Countrywide Thanksgiving Masses for Election of Pope Leo XIV
Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have directed that thanksgiving Masses be offered in all Diocese and Parishes of the country, following the election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Appeals for Spiritual Solidarity with Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
The Archbishop of Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his Pontificate.
Pope Leo XIV’s Election in 24 Hours Reflection of Consensus on “man the Church needs”: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius
The Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff on the second day of the 2025 Conclave is a demonstration that the Cardinal Electors had no difficulty in agreeing on the candidate the Catholic Church currently needs, Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has said.
Pope Leo XIV Meeting the Last Three Pontiffs: Photos
Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter.
In His Own Words: Pope Leo XIV on Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis, and Synodality
Nine months ago, before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost sat down for an interview at a parish in the Chicago area.
Pope Leo XIV’s Missionary Work in Peru
The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ... will greatly help the world grow and improve.”
Today, May 9, We Celebrate St. Pachomius
St. Pachomius can justifiabley be called the founder of cenobitic monasticism, monks who live in community. Even though St. Antony the Great was the first to go into the desert to live a life of seclusion pursuing evangelical perfection, he lived a heremitic life, that is, a primarily solitary life.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? A Bio of the First American Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States.
Southern African Catholic Bishops Hail Pope Leo XIV’s Election as “historic”, Pledge “unwavering support, prayers”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV and described it as “historic.”
What Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Emphasized in Kenya at New Seminary Chapel Dedication Last Dec. that Points to Papacy
When the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, then Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, visited Kenya in December 2024, he reflected on the need to pay keen attention to the Word of God as “spirit and life” and the person of Jesus Christ as source of “true life” and foundation of the Church.
