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VATICAN CITY, Holy See — On May 8, 2025, Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States, taking the name Leo XIV. Here are five things to know about his first year as head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Understatement, tradition Leo has an understated style which contrasts that of his Argentine predecessor, Francis, who was known for his spontaneous and at times fiery temperament. Equally at ease in Italian and Spanish as his native English, the American rarely offers off-the-cuff remarks. He listens, consults and prefers long-term reflection over swift decision-making. READ: Pope Leo XIV’s […]... Keep on reading: 5 things about Pope Leo: Tradition, Trump and tennis
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