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Max Bearak And Elisabetta Povoledo
2025-09-30 15:00:18
United States
Global Warming

Pope Leo Plans to Speak on Climate Change

The address comes 10 years after his predecessor’s groundbreaking statement on global warming. His words will be watched for signals on the direction of the new papacy.

Motoko Rich
2025-09-18 15:00:20
United States
Global Warming

Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?

Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.

Elisabetta Povoledo
2025-09-07 12:00:08
United States
Christians and Christianity

Pope Leo XIV Declares Two Saints, Including Carlo Acutis

Carlo, who died at 15, was canonized alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, who also died young. The church is looking to the two saints to inspire new generations of Catholics.

Elisabetta Povoledo
2025-09-06 18:00:14
United States
Christians and Christianity

L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence

Leo XIV did not meet with pilgrims but he has indicated that he is supportive of an open, welcoming church.

Elisabetta Povoledo
2025-07-03 18:00:11
United States
Global Warming

Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment

The Mass, along with other steps, show Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Catholic Church building on the environmental commitment of his predecessor, Francis.

Elisabetta Povoledo
2025-07-03 12:00:10
Italy
Small Business

The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.