Leo XIV, 'humble servant of God', visits sanctuary in first papal outing
Saturday, 10 May 2025 () Leo XIV visited an Augustinian sanctuary near Rome Saturday in his first outing since being made pope, after telling cardinals he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service". He praised Francis's "complete dedication to service and to sober simplicity of life", according to a transcript of the gathering published by the Vatican.
Leo XIV prays at the tomb of Pope Francis two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and hours after vowing to humbly follow in his predecessor's footsteps. The surprise visit to Santa Maria Maggiore, a papal basilica in Rome beloved of Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88,...
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff and now leads both the Holy See and Vatican City. His dual role as an American citizen and a foreign head of state..
Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian action in Gaza in first audience
The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s "heartbreaking" suffering during his first..
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In a historic and highly symbolic gesture, U.S. President Donald Trump has formally invited Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope—to visit the White House. The invitation was hand-delivered by Vice..
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