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Read Pope Leo XIV's first address from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope
Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope ...
New pope emerges on balcony of St. Peter's Basilica
Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. Prevost will take the name Leo XIV. Crowds in St. Peter's Square ...
Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester holds Mass to celebrate selection of new pope
On Saturday, the Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester held a special Mass to honor the new pope. During the Mass, Manchester Diocese Bishop Peter Libasci asked the congregation to pray for the pope ...
From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope
Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia after one of their graduates ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Cardinal hopes Pope Leo will 'build a bridge' with Trump
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
‘He’s a gift’: Lehigh Valley Catholics attend Mass of thanksgiving for the election of Pope Leo XIV
Just three weeks ago, the façade of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown was draped in black bunting to mourn ...
New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor and service
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously led a Catholic ...