Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap:

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Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican's controversial accord

Detroit Free Press

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Jun 12

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Jul 06

Pope Leo on vacation to restore 'body and spirit': He's at the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo to start six-week vacation.

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Pope Leo XIV Revives Tradition at Castel Gandolfo

The new pope begins a six-week retreat at the historic papal summer residence, restoring a decades-old custom.

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Pope Leo XIV arrived at Castel Gandolfo to begin a six-week summer break after a busy start to his papacy.

This marks a return of papal visits to the town after Pope Francis avoided the retreat during his 12-year tenure.

While there will be some public events, the pope intends to use the time primarily for rest and thoughtful reflection.

Local leaders express hope that Leo will continue to visit regularly and produce significant church writings at the estate.

I hope everyone can have some vacation time to restore the body and spirit.
— Pope Leo XIV said this before leaving the Vatican during his noontime prayer.

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Global News

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Jul 06

Pope Leo resumes papal tradition of taking summer vacation: The 69-year-old Chicago native is resuming the papal tradition of leaving the Vatican for the hot ...

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ABC News (United States)

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Jun 13

Pope Leo XIV's fashion choices make waves, and many wonder what they mean: Pope Leo XIV has made waves with some of his fashion choices, returning to much of the ...

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May 28

Commentary: Where will Pope Leo lead the church? Here are some clues.: The new Catholic pope does not see unity as everyone singing the same note but as a choir ...

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CNN.com

Grade: C+

May 26

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics, hinting at how he will approach one of the Church’s thorniest issues

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Pope Leo XIV Seeks Unity for Chinese Catholics

Amid unresolved tensions, Pope Leo XIV reflects on China’s Catholic Church during first public remarks since election.

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Pope Leo XIV requested prayers for Chinese Catholics to remain united with the Holy See.

He highlighted a feast day initiated by Benedict XVI to support the estimated 12 million Catholics in China.

A 2018 agreement grants China input on bishop selections while preserving the pope’s veto power.

Leo XIV faces a decision on renewing the pact amid reports of unauthorized bishop appointments by Beijing.

He nodded his head to indicate that he will not forget.
— Cardinal Stephen Chow, who implored Leo XIV to not forget the church in China and the Chinese people.

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ABC

Grade: B

May 19

Anthony Albanese formally invites Pope Leo XIV to Australia in Vatican meeting: It is the first time an Australian prime minister has had a private audience with ...

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Reuters

Grade: A

May 16

Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace: Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope ...

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Good Housekeeping

Grade: D+

May 16

Prince William to Skip Pope Leo's Inauguration, Sending Royal Stand-In Instead: Prince William and King Charles are skipping Pope Leo's inauguration and sending ...

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Uganda

Grade: B-

May 12

White smoke: What corporate companies should learn from papal transitions: Governance is not just about power—it is about stewardship

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Chicago Tribune

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May 11

‘He’s one of us’: South Holland church celebrates bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV’s de facto home parish

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The Standard (Kenya)

Grade: C

May 07

Cardinals take oath of secrecy before conclave: Vatican: After the oath, the cardinals will be locked into the conclave for a secret vote for a new pope.

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Orlando Sentinel

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May 07

These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope: The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope ...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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May 06

10 cardinals from the US get to vote for the next pope. 3 have St. Louis connections.

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The Rio Times

Grade: C+

May 01

Peter Turkson: Ghana’s Cardinal at the Center of the Church’s Global Shift: Reports from Vatican City and international Catholic sources confirm that Cardinal ...

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May 01

These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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May 01

Papal tailors don't expect traditional order for new cassocks for next pope: ROME — Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next ...