A small puff of white smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on 8 May 2025 signified that 133 cardinals gathered in a conclave had elected the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Discover how Pope Leo XIV, the new pope, is redefining the concept of 'woke' and staying true to Catholic social justice roots.

ANALYSIS: Through his words, gestures and even liturgical picks, the new Pope is synthesizing what came before him.

As details of Pope Leo XIV's past life come to light many are struck by his Chicago roots and his Chicago-ness.

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Born in the U.S., forged in Peru, chosen in Rome, Leo XIV will helm a church facing debt, division and decline ...

After participating in the Conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV as the successor of Peter, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu ...

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Pope Leo XIV's life has moved between north and south, grassroots ministry and Roman governance, pastoral accompaniment and ...

Commentators have already noted that the last Pope Leo (XIII) was known for his devotion to social justice and the Virgin ...