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Did Trump play any role in Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s election as new pontiff? US President makes major claim
Donald Trump has implied that he was involved in the election of Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago, as the new pope.
Leo XIV Renews Call for Peace in Meeting With Journalists
The pontiff held his first meeting with the news media at the Vatican and called on reporters to choose “the path of ...
Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift ...
Pope Shades Trump With Call for End to His Favorite Pastime
During his first press conference, the pontiff gave a message that could well have been directed at Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV’s brother Louis is a Trump fan, resurfaced Facebook posts reveal
Pope Leo XIV has two brothers, Louis and John. Old Facebook posts from Louis suggest he supports Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Is Robert Francis Prevost the most progressive Pope? His views on Trump's policies spark debate
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's election as Pope Leo XIV marks a historic moment as the first American to lead the Catholic ...
Pope Leo must carefully thread needle between Church mission, US politics: Experts
Pope Leo XIV is now the most powerful American Catholic in the world, and experts say he must aptly walk the line between U.S ...
Jeffrey Goldberg: Pope Leo XIV Has More Followers Than MAGA, How Is This Relationship Going To Work?
Host Jeffrey Goldberg and the "Washington Week" panel discuss the politics of Pope Leo XIV and the MAGA movement. Goldberg's opening monologue: JEFFREY GOLDBERG, THE ATLANTIC, 'WASHINGTON WEEK' HOST: ...