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What the church needs as Leo XIV takes over from Francis
At this moment of change and possibility, four principles that Francis lived, and that Leo XIV has begun to echo, must guide ...
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Bob Tamasy: "Sovereignty" Prevails In The Derby – And In Life
Loving and serving God does not always guarantee victory or other forms of worldly success. Partly because we often learn ...
Faith, power and missionary work: some highlights from Pope Leo XIV’s first homily
Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption in the homily of the first Mass he celebrated after being elected pontiff ...
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no written ...
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Pope Leo XIV to church authority: 'Make oneself small' to glorify Christ
During Mass for cardinals, Scripture was read in both English and Spanish — a nod to the new pope's missionary work in both ...
First-ever American pope inspires faith leaders nationwide: 'Heart of integrity'
American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. pontiff. Faith leaders nationwide shared prayers for his leadership of the Catholic Church.
What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing its moral authority beyond ...
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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols
A cardinal appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and makes the announcement in Latin: “Habemus papam!” – “We have a ...
New pope's name choice is likely to hint at the future direction of the church
A Pope Francis II would signify continuity, while a choice like Pius would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking ...
What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead
A Pope Francis II would signify continuity, while a choice like Pius would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking ...
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What we can learn from the new pope’s choice of name
The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
After a short period of time, a cardinal appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and makes the announcement in Latin: “Habemus papam!” – “We have a pope!” He then announces which cardinal has ...