Will the IRS impose taxes on Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican residence?
What happens when the tax man comes for the Pope? With the election of Prevart F. Prevast of Chicago as Pope Leo XIV, America now has its first Pope, and Chicagoans can claim a stake in the Vatican. While Catholics across the globe ponder spiritual matters, tax lawyers are focused on a different question. Will […]
Bishop reacts live to the news of Pope Leo XIV’s announcement after being removed by Pope Francis.
Yesterday, smoke rose in large plumes from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new Pope. Shortly after, the Vatican announced Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. During this time, Bishop Joseph Strickland, who had been appointed by Pope Francis after publicly opposing him over a departure […]
Read Pope Leo XIV’s Initial Homily as Pope
Pope Leo XIV gave his inaugural Homily, marking his first significant sermon since being elected as the successor to St. Peter by Cardinals University on May 8th. The former Cardinal Robert F. from Chicago emerged from the Conclave as Pope Leo XIV on Thursday and expressed his gratitude, making this speech his first major public […]
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend describes Pope Leo XIV’s opening speech as a significant message for this moment.
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the niece of former President John F. Kennedy—who was the first Catholic president—reflected on Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural address. Townsend, who served as Maryland’s lieutenant governor, noted that his remarks resonated with ongoing struggles globally. “He is the Pope of Peace. He mentioned that we are all equal, special in the eyes […]