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May 9, 2025

Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership

The selection of Pope Leo XIV — the former Cardinal Robert Prevost — as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church has great potential to energize Catholics and non-Catholics

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