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Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but those who know him say he’ll likely continue his predecessor’s path in his own image.

ABC News on MSN · 14h

Some women in the Catholic Church push for change amid Pope Leo XIV's election

Despite historic gains under Pope Francis, women remain excluded from the Catholic Church's highest levels of decision-making.

New York Post on MSN · 22h

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor

Francis, the first Latin American pope, clearly had his eye on Prevost and in many ways saw him as his heir apparent. He sent Prevost, who had spent years as a missionary in Peru, to take over a complicated diocese there in 2014.

Robert Francis Prevost Is Elected

CBS News on MSN · 1d

A first U.S. pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as successor to Pope Francis

A U.S. bishop thought it was unlikely that Catholic cardinals would break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick a pope from the states, but it has happened.

Time on MSN · 1d

Robert Francis Prevost Is Elected as the First American Pope

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Thursday, May 8, signaling that the Vatican has elected a new Pope. After a short wait, Cardinal Dominique François Joseph Mamberti stepped out onto the balcony overlooking St.

Chicago Tribune · 2d

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The conclave opened at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon but a first round

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On the Role of Women in Church Leadership, Leo Has Followed Francis’ Lead

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

Pope Francis didn't restore women deacons, but LI woman still thinks it's possible

Phyliss Zagano, a Hofstra professor who was on a papal panel studying the issue, has high hopes that the next pontiff will ...

‘He checked all the boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability — being American

He had the good papal housekeeping seal of approval from Pope Francis, his predecessor, who put him in one of the top jobs in ...

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‘Women have been listened to’: Pathbreaking nun predicts ongoing support for Pope Francis’ legacy

Pope Francis named Sister Nathalie Becquart the first woman with voting rights in the Synod of Bishops. Together with author and theologian Steven Millies, she talks about Francis’ legacy and the ...

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No matter what happens next, the church should follow Pope Francis in trusting women

With the papal conclave underway, Maureen H. O’Connell writes that the cardinals who elect his successor should keep in mind ...

What are Robert Prevost political views? Pope Leo XIV’s views on LGBTQ, women

Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first American pope in 2,000 years. What are his political views? Has he said anything about ...

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Here are Pope Leo XIV's views on major issues—from LGBTQ+ rights to women as priests, and more

Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, making him the first Augustinian and ...

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WATCH LIVE: New pope expected to make appearance after white smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after ...

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