Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace
The remarks come just one day after the pope called for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.
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Here's what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV
At services on Sunday, some Catholics took particular pride in the election of the first American pontiff, who has familial ties to multiple places across the country.
Conclave wrap-up: What's ahead for Pope Leo XIV?
NPR's team wraps up their time in Rome by wrapping up the conclave that elected the first American pope, and looking ahead.
Meme-ing the conclave
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Susan Bin of the Pope Crave account on X, which showcased a number of memes from the papal conclave that just took place.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, saying 'Never again war'
Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine on Sunday, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff since his election.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on the significance of the first American pope
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, about the significance of the Cardinals electing the first pope from the United States.
NPR's Sylvia Poggioli on the realities of covering the Vatican
Sylvia Poggioli has covered several papal conclaves and the Vatican for decades. For this week's reporter's notebook, she reflects on what it's like to cover one of the most secretive institutions in the world.
Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV
The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero. And that means something.
What Pope Leo XIV means for the LGBT community
Pope Francis welcomed the LGBT community into the Catholic Church. What will his successor mean for the community?
How Pope Leo XIV's first homily may be setting the tone for his papacy
Friday morning, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV led his first public mass as head of the Catholic Church: