Pope Leo XIV: The People’s Pontiff with a Pastor’s Heart

Official portrait of Pope Leo XIV in traditional papal attire.

Official portrait of Pope Leo XIV. Image courtesy of Vatican Media, distributed by Catholic News Agency. A Pontiff Unlike Any Other In a world often skeptical of power and tradition, the rise of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, offers something refreshingly different: authenticity. Not because of grand pronouncements, but because of something far … Read more

The Surprising Catholic Origin of Wordle: A Game Born from Love and Legacy

To the world, he is Pope Leo XIV. The first American-born pontiff. A prophetic sign. A quiet reformer with the weight of the Church on his shoulders. But to his brothers, he’s still the kid from Chicago. And every night, when the mitre comes off and the cameras are gone, he checks his phone—not for … Read more

He Was Chosen — And So Were You

Some moments in history aren’t just witnessed — they’re felt.Like a shift in the atmosphere, a hush before the unveiling of something sacred. Yesterday, the world watched as Pope Leo XIV took his place, the first American pope, draped not just in tradition, but in prophecy. Some called it history. Others called it destiny. But … Read more

History Made: Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff

In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. New York PostNPR (source) Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost’s journey to the papacy has been marked … Read more