Background of Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo's Augustinian Background Tells Us About his Papacy

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What Pope Leo’s Augustinian Background Tells Us About his Papacy

For St. Augustine, Christ makes a preferential option for humanity.

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Where is Pope Leo XIV from? What to know about the Chicago-area native's background

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Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what is his background?

Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace

Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles, with a first Instagram post on Tuesday repeating the first words he said to the world as pope: “Peace be with you all!”

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The Pope’s Florida Brother, a MAGA Disciple, Plans to ‘Tone It Down’

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Area parishes relishing new Pope Leo XIV who has local roots, but his ‘message is going to be universal’

Pope Leo XIV Goes Viral With 1-Word Reply About The U.S.

Leo called in his speech for the protection of “the precious gift of free speech and the press” and urged reporters to “disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatre...

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Leo XIV Renews Call for Peace in Meeting With Journalists

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Pope Leo XIV talked about returning lapsed Catholics to the fold. Data suggests where he might look.

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Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community

When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he felt an instant kinship.

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American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, has been elected Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. The appointment came in 2023 following Pope Francis’s decision.

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Pope Leo’s motto and coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine

Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.

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Sunny Hostin changes tune on Pope Leo XIV after learning of Haitian roots, declares 'we have a Black pope'

The View" co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her excitement for Pope Leo XIV after discovering his maternal grandparents were described as people of color on government documents.

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New Pope Leo XIV’s math background sparks viral holy memes online; ‘In the name of sin, cos…’

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to hold the position. Succeeding Pope Francis, Le

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People are demanding answers over Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms design

According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is intended to reflect his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church.

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Pope Leo 'Not Happy' With Trump's Immigration Policies—Brother

"I know he's not happy with what's going on with immigration," a brother of the new pope said. "I know that for a fact."