Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope
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As the cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope, here's the lowdown on the perks, pomp and powers of the pontiff Interesting facts about the pope Just one day after Easter Sunday, on April 21,
The city of Chicago is ready to celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church.
According to Gates Jr., Pope Leo is also related to Boucher de Grandpre, who fought against the British during the Revolutionary War with the Louisiana militia, as well as Antonio José de Sucre, who opposed Spanish forces during the Battle of Ayacucho.
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager, was meant to be made a saint in April, but the ceremony was postponed because of Pope Francis’ death.
The soon-to-be first millennial Saint, Carlo Acutis's new date for canonization has been announced by the newly elected spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV.
After the white smoke cleared, Brown papal historian David Kertzer reflected on the significance of an American pope, how the Catholic Church could change and how Italians are responding to Pope Leo XIV.
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