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World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
The New Pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Is the First American Pontiff
He appeared on the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica as tens of thousands of people filled St. Peter’s Square. He spoke ...
Why Pope Francis had the most progressive stance on climate change than any other pontiff in history
When Pope Francis died the world lost not only the leader of the Catholic Church but also the first pontiff in history to ...
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Pope Francis, the First Global South Pontiff
A reliably newsworthy pontiff ... by Pope Francis are firsts for countries, dioceses, and communities. To name just a few, Bishop Toribio Ticona Porco in Bolivia became the first cardinal ...
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Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace?
Leo XIV’s pontificate will likely be defined by his approach to the violent conflicts rending the globe, which his ...
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Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, dead at 88
When Pope Francis became pontiff: A timeline of his religious ... In 2024, Francis became the first pope to speak at the G7 summit, which was held in Puglia, Italy. He addressed the ...
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Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, dies at 88
Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit who became the first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas, has died, the Vatican said Monday. He was 88. In a video address, Cardinal Kevin Farrell ...