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U.S. cardinals praise Pope Leo XIV’s missionary heart, international experience
The United States cardinals who were part of the conclave that on Thursday elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to the... Read more
Asia Pacific Catholics react to news of Church’s first U.S.-born pontiff Pope Leo XIV
From Europe to the Asia Pacific, millions of Catholics are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV as the... Read more
A prayer for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV
Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for... Read more
White or black: How the conclave smoke gets made
Where does the smoke come from and how are the two colors — black and white — produced? Read more
Pope says world religious leaders united by truth, beauty
Pope Francis told world religious leaders that the desire to search for truth, beauty and goodness is what keeps them... Read more
Pope sends love to Argentina before inauguration
After asking Argentinians not to come to Rome and give to the poor instead, Pope Francis called a large gathering... Read more
Pilgrim at Pope's Mass: 'Today everyone feels Argentinian'
Everyone felt a little Argentinian and extremely happy today, according to members of diverse religious orders who attended the Pope’s... Read more
Everyone must be 'protector' like St. Joseph, Pope says
Pope Francis called on all people to be “protectors,” like Saint Joseph, by watching over and caring for the poor,... Read more
Pope Francis' inauguration brings world to Rome
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to converge on St. Peter’s Square March 19 for the installation of Pope... Read more
Pope keeps motto of mercy from Buenos Aires
Pope Francis decided this morning that he would keep both the motto and coat of arms that he used during... Read more
Pope Francis cracks two jokes in first Angelus, winning more hearts
The new Pope's spontaneity was revealed again today after he cracked two jokes during his very first Angelus prayer in... Read more
YouTube video celebrates Pope Francis
A YouTube video produced by the grassroots political organization Catholic Vote is celebrating the election of Pope Francis to “give... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat sees wisdom of Holy Spirit in Pope's election
Despite “seeming anomalies” in the election of Pope Francis, a former ambassador to the Vatican said that seeing the event... Read more
Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church
American Catholic scholars and commentators praised Pope Francis as a spiritual leader for our times, with the ability to unify... Read more
Pope Francis to cardinals: 'I hope God forgives you'
The newly elected Pope Francis joked with cardinals over dinner telling them he hopes God forgives them for having chosen... Read more
Pope spends half hour asking Mary for protection
Pope Francis made a private visit to Saint Mary Major Basilica this morning and prayed for half an hour at... Read more
