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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV gives his homily while celebrating his first Mass as pope with the cardinals who elected him in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican May 9, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

New pope calls for Christian witness in world that finds faith 'absurd'

May 09, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, delivers his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo XIV: Peacemaker and openness in an historic name

May 09, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

May 08, 2025

Crowds cheer in St. Peter's Square as white smoke emerges from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican May 8, 2025, indicating Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, was elected pope. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

New pope greeted by ecstatic crowds in St. Peter's Square

May 08, 2025