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Philadelphia pastor and friend of Pope Leo XIV reflects on the new pontiff’s character and beliefs
Father Paul Galetto from South Philaldelphia describes his friend, "Bob" as steady and thoughtful. He believes the new ...
Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova University alumnus, elected as first American pontiff
Villanova University alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next leader of ...
A ‘commonsense person’: Philadelphia reverend and friend of Pope Leo XIV suggests church’s new leader may be sympathetic on immigration
The Catholic Church has its first U.S.-born pope in Robert Prevost, or Pope Leo XIV. In a way, the Philadelphia region has its first pope, too. Though his roots are in Chicago, Prevost — who was ...
Pope Leo XIV brings hope to the Knicks for their Villanova ties, and Chicago sports fans
The election of Pope Leo XIV coincides with a trio of former Villanova players — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges — ...
Philadelphia students elect new pope during mock papal conclave as Pope Leo XIV is introduced
While cardinals were electing Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, a group of Philadelphia students were selecting a pontiff of ...