Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching

The message signaled a continuation of one of the priorities of his predecessor, Francis.

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Pope Leo Urges U.S. Bishops to Support Immigrants as Trump Escalates Deportations

The pope conveyed the message as President Trump escalated his deportation campaign, including in Chicago, the pope’s hometown.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Environmental Agencies

If a shutdown continues, it could interrupt the Environmental Protection Agency’s work and pull workers from maintaining national parks.

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Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment

The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.

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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.

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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.

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Pope Leo Says He Cannot Broker a Peace Deal for Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV said that while popes can be advocates for peace, it was less “realistic” for them to serve as mediators.

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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.

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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.

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