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“Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope,” written by Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial director at EWTN News. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Biography Launches in Rome; Book Available Now from EWTN

May 23, 2025

EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22.

A cropped version of the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, published by the Vatican on May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Embraces Elements of Francis’ Vision; Some Views Still Unclear

May 14, 2025

Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his predecessor but maintained a close relationship with Pope Francis.

Former United States Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Catherine Hadro on Monday, May 12, 2025. / Credit: EWTN News

He'll Be "a fantastic Pope’": Former Holy See Ambassador, Friend of Pope Leo XIV

May 13, 2025

Francis Rooney said Pope Leo XIV will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very clear but nonthreatening way.”

Cardinal-elect Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi during an interview CNA on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Rome. / Credit: EWTN News

Caritas, CRS See Mission "continuity and renewal" with Pope Leo XIV, Reaffirm Readiness to Collaborate "in synodality"

May 10, 2025

The election of Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically received by Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Relief Services.

Then-Cardinal Robert Prevost speaking at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois, on Aug. 7, 2024. / Credit: Courtesy of St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois

In His Own Words: Pope Leo XIV on Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis, and Synodality 

May 9, 2025

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.