Pope Leo XIV leads inaugural ‘Regina Caeli’ prayer at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural “Regina Caeli” prayer at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday. This was just hours after he visited the tomb of his predecessor, Pope Francis. During his address, he expressed a hopeful sentiment about his role, stating, “I came here on these first days of the new ministry […]
This American pope: Leo XIV’s ancestry represents the diversity of the US
Pope Leo XIV: An American-Born Leader with Complex Roots Pope Leo XIV, elected as the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has a family background that highlights complicated relationships tied to race in his hometown. The new Pope is linked to Robert Prebble, 69, through his maternal grandfather. Genealogist Chris Smothers reports that […]
Pope Leo XIV’s reference to a synodal church reveals interesting parallels with Pope Francis’ leadership.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pope Pope Leo XIV, notable for being the first pope from North America, expressed that his election felt both like a burden and a blessing during his inaugural Mass at the Sistine Chapel on Friday. Earlier, on Thursday, he was warmly welcomed by throngs of faithful in St. […]
Humanity’s Biggest Challenge According to Pope Leo XIV
Vatican City Pope Leo XIV shared his vision on Saturday, committing to continue the key priorities of Pope Francis, which address major issues facing humanity today. Having established his own papacy, Leo embarked on his first public engagement post-election, visiting a southern sanctuary in Rome dedicated to Madonna. This site holds particular significance for his […]
Pope Links Artificial Intelligence and Tech Growth to Selection of Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has pointed to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and booming technology as key reasons for selecting his papal name. Pope Leo XIV’s papacy comes around 125 years after the passing of Pope Leo XIII, who notably condemned socialism and championed workers’ rights in his well-known encyclical, Rerum Novarum. He received […]
Footage captures Pope Leo at the White Sox World Series game
A video surfaced on Saturday showing Pope Leo XIV during the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros, highlighting his loyalty to the Chicago baseball team. The first American pope ever captured on camera, he was seen grimacing as the White Sox secured a 5-3 victory against the Astros, prompting […]
TikTokers are excited about the gathering as the world welcomes a new pope.
This week, significant events captivated social media as many eagerly anticipated the election of the next Pope. The Conclave—a highly secretive process for selecting a new Pope—kicked off on Wednesday after Pope Francis passed away on April 21st. A total of 133 Cardinals gathered to vote in private at the Vatican. On Thursday afternoon, white […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for a Catholic approach to the threats posed by artificial intelligence
In his inaugural address as Pope, Leo XIV emphasized significant concerns regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human dignity. He urged the Catholic Church to demonstrate moral clarity and take decisive actions in facing these emerging challenges. During his speech at the newly established Synod Hall, the Pope likened the swift evolution of […]
Sunday shows preview: Trump hints at upcoming trade agreements; first American pope chosen
President Trump recently spoke about future trade dealings with international partners, especially with some anxiety in global and national markets stemming from tariffs that might push consumer prices up. This week, the White House reached its first trade agreement with the UK since rolling out the new taxation related to the “liberation day.” The deal […]
How Louis Prevost found out his brother was elected pope
Louis Prevast expressed his astonishment on Friday after seeing his younger brother, Robert Francis Prevast, on television. “Holy cow, this is nuts,” he said. “It’s shocking, calming, amazing—how do you even explain it? I’m not sure,” he told News Nation. “I can hardly put into words the happiness, pride, joy, and love I feel for […]