Maria Notaro got to work as soon as Pope Leo XIV waved from the balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language
In his first audience with the press as pontiff, Leo renewed his pleas for a more peaceful world and quoted his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had called for communication that is free from aggression.
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Pope Leo XIV May Be a Stern Teacher for American Catholics
As a Jesuit, I felt sure 12 years ago that there was no real chance the cardinals would elect a Jesuit pope. As an American, I felt sure six days ago that there was no real chance they would elect someone from the United States. Today, I am overjoyed …
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Friday Briefing
The election of the first American pope.
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The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope
With the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the College of Cardinals sent a clear message of continuity with the reformist agenda of his predecessor, Pope Francis. But despite Leo’s reputation as having a quieter, more disciplined …
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