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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.
World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
Austin Daily Herald2d
Pacelli Catholic Schools celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV
By Jed Nelson There are moments in history that are so important, so joyful or tragic that we remember exactly where we were ...
Chicago Tribune16d
Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost
Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary ... of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter ...
Chicago Suburb Where Pope Leo XIV Was Raised Makes Bold Move To Acquire His Childhood Home Before It Can Be Auctioned Off
Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost and spent several years living in Dolton, IL, in a humble home that is now up for ...
National Catholic Reporter13d
Catholics see a familiar political divide in Pope Leo XIV and his eldest brother
In the days after Pope Leo XIV's election, his eldest brother's past posts supporting President Donald Trump got media ...
Angelus News11d
LA priest taught by the future Pope Leo XIV: 'I thank God' for his election
Now that Prevost has been elected pope, Paredes said he is filled with optimism for the future of the Church. He hopes that ...
Reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff
Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to ...