A Vatican spokesman confirmed the choice was a reference to Leo XIII, who was the head of the Church from 1878 and 1903.

Robert Francis Prevost, known as Pope Leo XIV, has made history as the first North America leader of the Catholic church - and his name choice could signal a continuity with his predecessor ...

Pope Leo XIV did not offer any explanation for his name choice in his address Thursday, but many have speculated it’s likely tied to Pope Leo XIII’s legacy of championing the ...

After the traditional announcement of "Habemus Papam" – "We have a pope" – from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, the new pontiff's baptismal name is revealed, followed by the all-important papal ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and ...

Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal name in reference to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who presided over ...

In his first meeting with cardinals, Leo — also known as Robert Prevost — said there were “different reasons” behind his ...

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By taking the name Leo, I believe the new pope is suggesting something similar. The important question is not whether new ...

Additionally, Bunson’s book touches on some of the moral and theological issues currently being debated in the Church and public arena, and also discusses the significance of the choice of the name, ...

Discover the significance of Pope Leo XIV's name, a powerful statement of tradition and openness to modernity, reflecting his ...