Faith Leaders Can Now Endorse. Will That Swing the NYC Mayor’s Race?

The I.R.S. has cleared faith leaders to endorse political candidates to their congregations. New York clergy are wrestling with the choice to use their newfound influence.

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Pope Leo’s Doctoral Dissertation: Thoughts on Power and Authority

“There is no room in Augustine’s concept of authority for one who is self-seeking and in search of power over others,” he wrote in the 167-page text.

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Legacy of St. Peter Will Be Evident in Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass

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How Father Bob Became Pope Leo

A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a nudge from Pope Francis — put Robert Prevost on the fast track.

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Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the A.I. Threat

While it is far too early to say how he will use his platform to address such issues, his focus shows he is a church leader who grasps the gravity of this modern concern.

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How a Quiet American Cardinal Became Pope

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

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Lay Catholics Expected to Retain Big Role in Pope Leo XIV’s Church

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value,” whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.

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Pope Leo XIV Has Followed Francis’ Lead on the Role of Women in Church Leadership

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

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Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color

That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics.

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Pope Leo XIV Aligns Himself With ‘Ordinary People’ in His First Mass

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.

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