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New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. There are no wri ...
Why did the Pope pick Leo? Here’s why the name is so important in the Catholic Church
Pope Leo I tangled with Attila the Hun and won. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor. This is the ...
Pope Leo’s Name Carries a Warning About the Rise of AI
A century ago, Pope Leo XIII defended workers’ rights during the Industrial Revolution. Will Leo XIV do the same for AI?
Leo XIV: Significance and history of the pope's name choice
The Indian Army on Friday released the first official video showing the destruction of a Pakistani military post in ...
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Why Robert Prevost Chose the Name Pope Leo XIV
When a new pope is elected, one of his first acts is to choose a new name. Robert Francis Prevost, 69, chose Pope Leo XIV, a ...
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A guide to Pope Leo XIV's 'Augustinianism'
“Augustinian” is the word most often used to describe the cast of mind of Pope Leo XIV. He used it himself in his first papal ...
What Does American Pope Leo XIV's Name Mean? New Pontiff's Historical Appointment Explored
Robert Francis Prevost, who became the first pope from the United States, has chosen his new name: Pope Leo XIV. But it seems ...
What is the significance of Pope Leo XIV as 1st American pope?
Rev. James Martin discusses how Pope Leo’s views compare to those of Pope Francis, the significance of his name and his reaction to the first American pope.
The Roman Catholic Church’s future under Pope Leo XIV
ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s name and what it hints at for the future of his papacy.