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Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order • May 13, 2025, 10:38 AM ET (AP)
Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy • May 13, 2025, 1:43 AM ET (AP)
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms • May 13, 2025, 12:10 AM ET (AP)
Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press • May 12, 2025, 9:52 AM ET (AP)
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day • May 11, 2025, 12:48 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Robert Francis Prevost
Born September 14, 1955 (age 69) • Chicago • Illinois
Title / Office pope (2025-)

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