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Pope Leo XIV draws criticism, praise for record on clergy sexual abuse
Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.
The new pope is American. Here’s why readers are surprised.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first U.S.-born pope in the Church's history. Here's how readers reacted to ...
Here's Why Sex Abuse Survivor Organization Has 'Grave Concern' About Pope Leo XIV
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is urging the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, to create a "universal zero tolerance law for sexual abuse and cover-up" GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty ...
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.
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Guess who’s coming to dinner? The future pope!
My initial instinct was to rush home and figure out which chair at our dining table Pope Leo XIV had used, which plate and ...
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The new pope is from Chicago. Here are some of his ties to Illinois
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield released a statement expressing profound joy and deep gratitude to ...
Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares memories from childhood to Vatican rise
Lou Prevost grew up teasing his little brother Rob, who is now Pope Leo XIV. From childhood communion games to first U.S.