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Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor’s path as pontiff, praising Francis’s “complete dedication to service” and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes, according to the Vatican.Addressing a meeting of cardinals two days after being elected the 267th pope, Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost said a pontiff was […]

A United Front for Pope Leo Among American Cardinals

American cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church described the historic papal conclave that concluded this week as relatively easy, with no arm-twisting or overt politicking. When their work was done — and as the outside world waited to learn the new pope’s identity — the cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel “went wild,” one recalled on […]

Love and Relationship Horoscope for May 10, 2025 | Astrology

Aries: Aries, you may indulge in a serious and meaningful discussion regarding the direction in which your relationship is heading. You’re not afraid of talking about the future, and this honesty strengthens your relationship. It could be about plans, feelings, or next steps, but your frankness develops trust. Love doesn’t always have to be light […]

Pope Leo XIV Voted in Democratic and Republican Primaries, Records Show

Pope Leo XIV has voted fairly regularly in general elections over the last two decades, and has chosen to participate in both Republican and Democratic primary elections over the years, state and local records in Illinois show. The new pontiff, a Chicago native, has voted in at least 10 general elections since 2000, the records […]

Peru Celebrates Pope Leo XIV and Claims Him as Their Own

They remembered him in rubber boots, in a devastating flood, working side by side with the Red Cross. They shared images of him on a horse, in the countryside, wearing stylish aviator shades and crooning Christmas ballads — “Feliz Navidad!” — grinning and clapping alongside a rousing crowd. Pope Leo XIV may have been born […]

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope | World News

CHICAGO: After white smoke billowed Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a pope had been chosen, students in every classroom at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago had their eyes glued to TV screens. As the image of the new pope, Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost, appeared onscreen, cheers erupted through the hallways. […]

Live Updates: Leo XIV Vows to Lift Up ‘Ordinary People’ in 1st Mass as Pope

Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal selected on Thursday as the new pope, is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. The pope’s maternal grandparents, both of whom are described as Black or mulatto in various historical records, lived in the city’s Seventh Ward, an area that is traditionally Catholic and a melting […]

Leo XIV says Church must fight ‘lack of faith’ in first mass as pope | World News

VATICAN CITY: Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church to “desperately” counter a lack of faith in his first homily as pope Friday, a day after the modest cardinal largely unknown to the world become the first US head of the 2,000-year institution.Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the 267th pope, spiritual leader of the […]

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor | World News

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. Wearing white vestments, Leo processed into the Sistine Chapel and blessed the cardinals as he […]

Love and Relationship Horoscope for May 9, 2025 | Astrology

Aries: Love takes the shape of adventure. Either a trip somewhere, to a new city, or even just a deep conversation with someone very special; whatever it is, mutual curiosity is what brings you very close to another. You desire movement, excitement, and a partner willing to explore this life with you. Discovery and discovery […]