After being elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV greeted crowds in luxurious clothing adorned with gold. Some netizens disapproved of his appearance, especially compared to the attire the late Pope Francis wore at the start of his papacy. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, wore distinct attire when…
Netizens reacted with awe and wonder after learning about a childhood story from the new pope’s brother that predicted Pope Leo’s papacy. John Prevost also shared other details about the pope’s upbringing. During live news coverage centering around the election of the American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, ABC News’ Alex Perez had a chance to…
Pope Leo XIV has just been elected the new head of the Catholic Church — but as cheers echo through St. Peter’s Square, tensions may already be brewing across the Atlantic. While U.S. Senator JD Vance was quick to publicly back the historic appointment of the first American pontiff, there’s growing speculation that the admiration…
A historic shift at the Vatican has stirred global reactions, especially among those who had a different favorite in mind. As discussions continue around who could succeed Pope Francis, AmoMama Nostalgia turned to its readers to find out which candidate they believe should lead the Catholic Church next. The response was clear — many are…
The entire Catholic world is buzzing after the election of Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Cardinal Robert Prevost was confirmed as the new head of the Catholic Church on May 8 – marking a historic moment as Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American to hold the position. Irish mystic While most Catholics are…
He was always at the top of the class and never broke posture during morning Mass. Later, he taught math and filled in for physics at a local high school. Now, he leads 1.4 billion Catholics around the world. The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a historic first for the Roman Catholic Church. Born…
As the world welcomed its first American pope, one burning question had Chicagoans buzzing: Cubs or Sox? Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, grew up in a house divided. Born in Bronzeville and raised in the south suburbs, his mother was a devout Cubs fan from Chicago’s North Side. His father? A St. Louis Cardinals…
Getty Images Melania Trump gave a rare speech on Thursday, which also included a cheeky remark about her husband, President Donald Trump. The First Lady of the United States rarely addresses crowds or the media, so this was a moment when many people were paying attention to her. Keep reading to learn more about what happened….
When the news broke that Robert Francis Prevost would become the first-ever American pope, many were curious about what this would mean not only for the Catholic Church but for his lifestyle as well. One big question on everyone’s mind: how much does the Pope get paid? What does the Pope actually get paid? While…
When 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, emerged as the newly elected pope, history was made. For the first time ever, an American would lead the Catholic Church. But it was the name he chose — Pope Leo XIV — that truly set the tone. According to some, his name wasn’t just tradition, it’s…