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Pope Leo XIV Charts Reformist Path as First American Pontiff

Leo XIV focuses on modernizing the Catholic Church, addressing global conflicts, and tackling institutional challenges in his early days as pope.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Press Freedom and Peace in First Media Address

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope León XIV, First U.S.-Born Pontiff

US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV

Cardinals Prepare for Conclave as Pilgrims Honor Pope Francis’s Legacy

Pope Francis’s Funeral Set for April 26 as World Leaders Confirm Attendance

Cardinals Begin Preparations for Pope Francis’s Funeral and Conclave

Pope Francis Dies at 88; Funeral Set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis Faces Health Challenges as Double Pneumonia Hospitalization Continues