Pope Leo XIV’s initial phone conversation with his brother John Prevost recorded on video.
New Pope, Who Is This? The moment Pope Leo XIV was elected, his brothers found themselves in the spotlight. John Press, the 69-year-old elder sibling of the new Pope, was at home in Lennox, Illinois, when he realized he had missed multiple calls from his brother in Rome. John was hosting Associated Press journalist Obed […]
What are Pope Leo XIV’s views on important topics such as sexual abuse, climate change, and poverty?
What are Pope Leo XIV’s views regarding the challenges facing him and the Roman Catholic Church? Church unity Leo, who recently became the 267th pope, seems to be following in the footsteps of Pope Francis. However, he’s managing to engage traditionalists without the alienation that sometimes characterized his predecessors. He’s described as “solid in judgment” […]
Sunny Hostin shares worries about Pope Leo XIV’s views on the LGBTQ community
Concerns from “The View” Co-Host Over New Pope’s Stance Sunny Hostin, a co-host of “The View,” recently expressed her concerns regarding the LGBTQ+ community in light of the newly elected Pope, Cardinal Robert Prebble, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. Many regard him as a bridging figure between traditional and progressive elements of […]
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 […]