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‘I am Roman,’ Pope Leo says, as he becomes the bishop of Rome
Clare Marie Schneider Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday, in a ceremonial step to formalizing his role as bishop of Rome. The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. On his way to the St. John Lateran Basilica for the final steps to take on the role…
‘The pope is Peruvian’: elation in country where pontiff served as bishop
Leo XIV celebrated as second Latin American pope having spent many years in Peru’s church The election of Pope Leo XIV has been celebrated across Latin America, where many hailed him as the second pontiff from the region, following his Argentinian predecessor, Francis. The news prompted particular elation in Peru, where he lived and worked…