What Pope Leo XIV means for the LGBT community
Pope Francis welcomed the LGBT community into the Catholic Church. What will his successor mean for the community?
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How Pope Leo XIV's first homily may be setting the tone for his papacy
Friday morning, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV led his first public mass as head of the Catholic Church:
Pope Leo XIV may help Vatican explore the 'great uncertainty' that is Trump's America
For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.
Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
Pope Leo XIV is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know so far.
Read Pope Leo XIV's first homily as pope
During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.
Details on Pope Leo XIV and his views. And, U.S. and China trade negotiations begin
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope yesterday and chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Here's what you need to know about him and his views. And, the U.S. and China begin trade negotiations.
What it was like inside St. Peter's Square when the new pope was announced
As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the new pope is from the United States.
Americans in St. Peter's Square celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV
People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed.
She worked with Pope Leo XIV in Peru. Here's how she remembers him before his rise
Janinna Sesa worked alongside Pope Leo XIV in Chiclayo, Peru from 2015 until 2023. She spoke with NPR about his leadership in times of crisis.
Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, on Pope Leo XIV
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, who attended seminary with Pope Leo XIV.