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Pope Leo XIV

The smoke clears, the sacred ignites

Figure of Speech

The smoke clears, the sacred ignites

Gerry Turcotte · May 16, 2025

Habemus Papam! We have a new pope. Can there be any phrase more joyful to the Catholic ear? And now all eyes will be on him, watching and waiting to see the direction this new successor to Peter will take.
First and foremost, a pastor

Editorial

First and foremost, a pastor

Jaymie Stuart Wolfe · May 15, 2025

The seagulls perched on the Sistine Chapel rooftop undoubtedly saw the white smoke first. But it didn't take long for the basilica bells to confirm the news we were all waiting for: a new pope had been chosen.
In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local

In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local

Ines San Martin · May 14, 2025

In a country where over 90% of the population identifies as Christian—and nearly three-quarters as Catholic—the election of a new pope is more than a Vatican affair. It's personal.
Besides Leo XIII, 12 other popes have shared the name

Besides Leo XIII, 12 other popes have shared the name

5 of them are saints

Michael R. Heinlein · May 14, 2025

When Catholics heard on May 8 the new pope had chosen the name Leo XIV, the thoughts of many turned immediately to Leo XIII, the last pope to bear the name.
Pope Leo's motto, coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine

Pope Leo's motto, coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine

Catholic News Service · May 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV's devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.
10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV

10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV

Maria Wiering · May 14, 2025

As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost.
Pope Leo pledges strengthened dialogue with Jews

Pope Leo pledges strengthened dialogue with Jews

Justin McLellan · May 14, 2025

Among his first messages, Pope Leo XIV expressed his intention to strengthen the Catholic Church's ties with the Jewish community.
Canadian cardinal Czerny 'rejoiced' at Pope's name choice

Canadian cardinal Czerny 'rejoiced' at Pope's name choice

Catholic News Service · May 14, 2025

Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny said that when Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected Pope and chose the name Leo XIV, "I rejoiced, I really rejoiced."
Leo’s papacy an Augustinian first

Leo’s papacy an Augustinian first

Canadian brothers see Pope ‘rooted in the spirit of St. Augustine’

Luke Mandato · May 13, 2025

It was a historic first for the Order of St. Augustine when one of its own, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected as Holy Father.
Pope Leo prays for vocations, for peace and for mothers on Mother's Day

Pope Leo prays for vocations, for peace and for mothers on Mother's Day

Cindy Wooden · May 11, 2025

With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV led his first Sunday recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer and urged all Catholics to pray for vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life.