Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment
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Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment
Pope Leo XIV says his choice of name reflects a commitment to social causes embraced by Leo XIII, a late 19th century pontiff and determined defender of workers' rights during the industrial revolution, according to the Vatican.
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