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Religion News Service on MSN10h
'We call him our cousin': Black Catholics in New Orleans embrace Pope Leo as their own
I’m praying for this new pope from the United States who has roots in the 7th Ward. That was a mind-blowing moment for me,’ ...
National Catholic Reporter11h
As first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo may be 'more attuned' to polarization issue, analysts say
Pope Leo may bring unique insight to the problem of polarization in the U.S. and in the U.S. church, analysts say.
NOLA.com12h
Pope Leo XIV appoints Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Pope Leo XIV has appointed The Rev. Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the ...
Pope Leo XIV appoints sixth bishop for Houma-Thibodaux area
In the past, he has served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, following the ...
The Observer8h
Pope appoints Ugandan priest Engurait as Bishop in US
Pope Leo IV has appointed Msgr Simon Peter Engurait, a Uganda-born priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of ...
National Catholic Register13h
Pope Leo, Mathematician: Math-Minded Catholics Claim Pope as One of Their Own
The Holy Father is thought to be the first math major to become pope – and math aficionados say it’s about time.
Pope Leo XIV's limited edition Topps trading card has been found
For the first time in history, a Pope was born in the United States. Quickly after it was announced that Provost Robert ...
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen? Will he?
Even before he was appointed to a position at the Vatican in 2023, Pope Leo XIV spent most of his time away from his home ...