Pope Leo XIV’s American citizenship: Can he keep it as pope?

Pope Leo XIV’s American citizenship: Can he keep it as pope? In addition to being a natural-born American citizen, Pope Leo XIV is also a naturalized citizen of Peru, having ministered there for decades.

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer of consecration to Our Lady of Fátima

Pope Leo XIV, when he was bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, offered a special prayer of consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary before the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fátima.

Minnesota auxiliary bishop calls for continuation of health care for illegal immigrants

Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged lawmakers to continue allowing illegal immigrants access to a state-funded health care program.

Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up

Bishop Edinson Farfán of Chiclayo, Peru, is publicly defending the actions of his predecessor, now Pope Leo XIV, in the face of accusations that he covered up sexual abuse.

Former Holy See ambassador, friend of Leo XIV says new pontiff will be ‘fantastic pope’

Francis Rooney said Pope Leo XIV will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very clear but nonthreatening way.”