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Pope Leo XIV
No one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'
Scott Detrow, Daniel Burke | Oct 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.
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Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visitThe Associated Press | Sep 25, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC
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Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on InstagramHolly J. Morris | Aug 14, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
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What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the popeNoah LaBelle | Jul 2, 2026, 6:26 PM UTC
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Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishopsThe Associated Press | Jul 2, 2026, 8:54 AM UTC
Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
The Associated Press | Jun 13, 2026, 4:29 AM UTC
Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
Jason DeRose, Claire Giangrave | Jun 12, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people
In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensure respect for the inherent dignity of all people.
The Associated Press | Jun 8, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC
1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession
The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.
Scott Simon | May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC