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Trump Takes Credit for American Pope

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth’s most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views.

USA Today · 20h

Trump has soiled American Christianity. Pope Leo XIV must make it great again. | Opinion

As the first American leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV is in a great position to challenge Trump's un-Christlike Christianity.

Does Pope Leo XIV support Trump? What we know about his stance on key issues

Pope Leo XIV is being scrutinized for how he might interact with the Trump administration after its rifts with the late Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for 'No More War' in 1st Sun. Message

The Seattle Times · 12h

Pope Leo XIV might be the climate champion we need

In a flash, Pope Leo XIV has become one of the most famous and important people in the world. He has an opportunity to use his new vaunted platform to carry on Francis’ work and push back against climate defeatism. It will require not only more powerful words but also powerful actions.

The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy

Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, hopeful he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as progressives sense he will continue Pope Francis’ reformist agenda.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for 'No More War' in First Sunday Message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war", in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on May 8, called for an "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli hostages.

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Seattle Catholics honor Pope Francis at St. James as conclave readies for successor

Archbishop Etienne of the Archdiocese of Seattle led a special Requiem Mass at St. James to honor the pontiff. After the ...

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Why Seattle's archbishop believes Pope Leo XIV will focus on 'social teachings' of church

Want to know how the first American pope might lead the Catholic Church? Look no further than his name. Seattle Archbishop ...

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This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever

This was among the shortest conclaves in recent decades. Here's a look at the long history of choosing a pope.

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Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press

Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the ...

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave

Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.

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How a quiet American cardinal became pope

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

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