His choice of the papal name Leo XIV pays homage to Pope Leo XIII, known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social teachings.

Pope Leo XIV has echoed his predecessor’s urgent call for an end to the assault that has killed more than 52,000 Palestinians ...

A week after Pope ... XIV," said St. Joseph Sr. Irene O'Neill, who heads the sister-run nonprofit Sisters Rising Worldwide, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sisters took Leo's initial blessing ...

His first words as the Successor of Peter, ‘Peace be with you all!’ reached beyond the people gathered ... Lori Wilbur, co-founder of Divine Mercy Health Center in Little Rock “As a physician, I’m ...

Also, as head of state of Vatican City, Leo XIV could play a leading role in the defence of reliable information worldwide. We are ready to help him do so. Pope Francis’ successor — who repeated the ...

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Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his predecessor but maintained a close relationship with Pope Francis. “I thank God for ...

He was ordained in 1969, had his consecration in 1992 and was created a cardinal in 2001. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, was elected pope on May 8, 2025.

Peter's Square in the presence of 15,000 people, the Pope again gave thanks to God for ... He was a true and courageous prophet of peace who struggled strenuously and bravely, first to avoid ...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin was among families who met with the pope in 2023. She said he “felt our sorrow and suffering, and we so appreciated his advocacy on this topic, and on trying to find peace ...