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"A pope of the people": The first American pontiff is no Marxist, but friends say he's a reformer

In May 2025, the Catholic Church chose its first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, whose extensive years of ministry in Peru and strong support from Latin American cardinals were key factors in his election.
Leo XIV’s election followed low expectations but gained momentum through his connection to Latin America and his perceived understanding of global south issues and social justice.
Though Leo made past statements criticizing media portrayals of LGBTQ+ families, he has since taken a more measured tone, and allies expect him to continue Pope Francis' progressive reforms, but in a more deliberative style.
A survey conducted by Pew Research in early 2024 revealed that three-quarters of American Catholics hold a positive view of Pope Francis, and experts suggest that Pope Leo is expected to uphold this legacy while navigating opposition from conservative factions within the U.S. Church.
Leo XIV’s election suggests the Church aims to balance continuity with reform, emphasizing social teaching on dignity and community amid modern challenges like artificial intelligence.

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"A pope of the people": The first American pontiff is no Marxist, but friends say he's a reformer

Those who know Pope Leo XIV best say he's likely to continue efforts to liberalize the Catholic Church

12 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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The first visit of Pope Leo XIV may be to Turkey. Visiting the 1,700 years of the Council of Nicaea was promised by Francisco

Leo XIV confirmed that the Vatican is preparing a papal trip to Turkey, which had been promised by France for this month. The goal is to celebrate, with Orthodox patriarch, the Council of Niceia.

13 days ago·Portugal

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Leo XIV confirmed what will be the first trip of his papacy: “He is preparing”

This is an outstanding commitment from the management of Francis, who had expressed his intention to attend the 1,700th anniversary of the Christian Council of Nicaea, in Turkey.

14 days ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Pope says preparing trip to Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV on Monday told reporters that "we are preparing it" when asked about whether he would fulfil a commitment made by his predecessor Pope Francis to visit ancient Nicaea, now the modern-day Turkish town of Iznik, to celebrate the 1,700th annivers... (ANSA)

14 days ago·Italy

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New Pope plans his first journeys: first destination probably Turkey

Where could the first trip for the new Pope Leo go? Several countries are considered as the first pontificate visits.

13 days ago

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Leon XIV already knows which will be the first country to visit

Pope Leo XIV expressed this Monday his desire to make the planned journey of Francis to Iznik, Turkey. The former leader of the Catholic Church had made a commitment to attend the ancient Nicaea to celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the Christian Council. Everything indicates that his successor will follow those steps. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th, so Leo XIV will have a busy week. Sunday, 18th, his enthronement Mass would take…

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