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Pope Leo Reinforces Celibacy and Gets Hit in the Head
Pope Leo lays out bold expectations for bishops worldwide—reaffirming celibacy, demanding pastoral integrity, and confronting abuse. Then, in a viral moment, the Pope takes a hit… from a flying AS Ro…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Pope Leo Pleads for Peace in the Middle East
Pope Leo delivers an impassioned appeal for peace amid the Israel-Iran conflict, denounces violence in Syria, and offers comfort to Christians across the Middle East. Plus: details on the ancient pal…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Pope Leo Calls for Generosity and Witness During Corpus Christi Procession in Rome
During Rome’s Corpus Christi celebrations, Pope Leo delivered a stirring homily urging Christians to be living witnesses of Jesus’s love through acts of sharing and generosity. Highlighting the mirac…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Reel Pope Leo: Fiennes’ Film Prep, Palestrina 500, Auction Pause
Actor Ralph Fiennes learns Pope Leo screened his thriller Conclave for real-life conclave tips, sparking the star’s questions about the pontiff’s movie night. Meanwhile, Leo honors Renaissance compos…
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Madonna reacts to being related to Pope Leo
The genealogical connection between Pope Leo and music star Madonna was uncovered through collaborative research by The New York Times, working alongside American Ancestors and the Cuban Genealogy Cl…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The secrets behind Pope Leo's wardrobe
When Pope Leo first appeared on the central balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica following his election on May eighth, observers of Vatican fashion immediately noticed significant changes. The simple wh…
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Pope Leo’s Plea for Peace After Trump’s Iran Strikes
When U.S. bombs level three Iranian nuclear sites, Pope Leo’s call for dialogue suddenly looks prophetic. In a fiery Angelus the pontiff denounces “armed victories,” echoes the UN’s alarm, and urges …
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Will Pope Leo allow Women Deacons?
Catholic women across the world are watching Pope Leo's early papacy with renewed hope for the possibility of becoming ordained deacons. After years of advocacy and prayer, these women see potential …
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The story behind Pope Leo's White Sox Cap
Pope Leo has become an unexpected fashion influencer, and it all started with his love for baseball. The pontiff's well documented passion for the Chicago White Sox reached new heights last week when…
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Pope Leo's Unlikely Family Ties: Madonna, Justin Bieber, and More
A stunning genealogical discovery reveals Pope Leo’s family connections to some of the world’s biggest entertainers, including Madonna and Justin Bieber. Tracing their roots to a common Canadian ance…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago