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Papacy

Lion of Three Worlds: New book examines papal office at dawn of Leonine era

Feb 18
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Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Leo makes Vogue top 50 ‘best dressed’ list for 2025

Dec 16, 2025
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A bird flies by as Pope Leo XIV tours St. Peter’s Square on his popemobile on May 18, 2025. (Credit: Jaquelyn Martin/Pool via AP.)

Leo XIV quotes Leo XIII often, but he reflects Pope Leo X: ‘Let us enjoy the papacy’

May 19, 2025
Charles Collins

Conclave kicks off with unusually late first black smoke

May 8, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

While in hospital, Pope Francis marks anniversary of his election

Mar 13, 2025
Charles Collins

Is ‘next pope’ speculation inappropriate? Get over it!

Dec 15, 2024
John L. Allen Jr.

In reimagining the papacy, don’t underestimate its star power

Jun 16, 2024
John L. Allen Jr.

The baldacchino in St. Peter's Basilica. (Credit: Associated Press.)

Ten popes, summed up in just twenty words

Mar 10, 2024
John L. Allen Jr.

The opening of the conclave in April 2005 that elected Pope Benedict XVI. (Credit: Associated Press.)

Pope supporter argues for a slower conclave to face risk of smear campaigns

Feb 29, 2024
Crux Staff

Repeat after me: On left v. right debates over popes, ‘It just doesn’t matter!’

Mar 5, 2023
John L. Allen Jr.

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