Pope Leo XIV, Peru
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Religion News Service on MSNPope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sex abuse — and some complicated allegationsAbuse watchdog groups have expressed concern, but Leo has been lauded by other survivors for his handling of abuse.
Father Cedric Wilson was a senior in seminary high school in Michigan when Pope Leo XIV was a freshman there. Their connection goes a little deeper as they are both in the Augustinian order. Add to that,
As an American citizen, Pope Leo XIV could be required to file a tax return with the U.S. government, and his tax liability may reach six figures. Because the U.S. taxes its citizens on their worldwide income,
For years before becoming Pope Leo XIV — as a parish priest and then bishop in Peru — Robert Prevost built ties with interfaith environmental networks and Indigenous organizations to place forest protection and rights at the center of Church concern.
Faviana Azalda Castro was confirmed by Pope Leo XIV when he served as bishop in her hometown of Chiclayo, Peru. Now, the junior at Xavier is reminiscing on his work and hoping his title showcases her home.
Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, addressed a crowd outside St. Peter’s Basilica: “Peace be with you all.”
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Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday blessing of his pontificate exactly at noon.
The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views