Teresa Graham+FollowPope Leo’s Roots: Sicilian, Creole & More!Did you know the new Pope Leo XIV’s family tree is a wild ride through the US melting pot? His grandpa came from Sicily, changed his name, and settled in Chicago. On his mom’s side, there’s Creole and Caribbean heritage, with family who switched racial identities to survive in the US South. Now, Leo’s using his own immigrant story to call for dignity for all migrants—maybe even throwing shade at Trump’s immigration crackdowns. Talk about a full-circle moment! #PopeLeoXIV #ImmigrantRoots #FamilyHistory #CatholicChurch #MeltingPot #Culture190Share
Pamela Marshall+FollowPope Leo’s Big Stance RevealedPope Leo XIV just made his views on gay marriage and abortion crystal clear in his first big Vatican speech: he’s sticking to traditional Catholic teachings, defining family as a man and a woman, and upholding the dignity of unborn children and the elderly. While he’s all about peace and interfaith dialogue, don’t expect major changes on women’s roles in the Church—though those who’ve worked with him say he’s a great listener and respects women’s voices. Big moment for the Vatican! #PopeLeoXIV #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #FaithAndFamily #ChurchReform #Culture18539Share
John Nelson+FollowMy Gym Buddy Became the Pope?!Imagine finding out your regular gym client is actually the new Pope! That’s what happened to an Italian trainer who spent two years working out with 'Robert'—never realizing he was Cardinal Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. The guy was just super chill, always in gym clothes, and apparently in amazing shape for his age. Now he’s leading 1.4 billion Catholics and still loves tennis and baseball. Talk about a holy plot twist! #PopeLeoXIV #GymSurprise #WatercoolerMoment #FitnessGoals #VaticanNews #Culture1071Share
otaylor+FollowUK Leaders at Historic Pope InaugurationBig moment at the Vatican this weekend! David Lammy and Angela Rayner are heading to Rome for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever North American Pope. They’ll be joining the Duke of Edinburgh, who’s repping the King. Pope Leo (formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago) was elected super quickly—just over 24 hours after the conclave started. Major history in the making! #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #History #UKPolitics #CatholicChurch #Culture211Share
Michael Butler+FollowPope’s Brother Spills on Vatican VisitPope Leo XIV’s brother just got back from the ultimate family reunion—at the Vatican! John Prevost says he’s super proud of his brother and totally believes he was meant to lead the Catholic Church. Imagine having your sibling as the pope! Would you visit the Vatican if your brother was in charge? #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #FamilyGoals #CatholicChurch #Culture27760Share
Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowChicago Pope’s Portrait Drops—And He’s a Sox Fan!Pope Leo XIV just had his official portrait unveiled and the internet is obsessed—4,700 shares in 3 hours! Not only is he the first North American (and Chicago-born!) pope, but he’s also a die-hard White Sox fan. The Sox even gave him a custom jersey and a shoutout at their game. Chicago brands are celebrating too—Portillo’s dropped a special “The Leo” sandwich. Who knew the Vatican could feel this local? #PopeLeoXIV #ChicagoPope #WhiteSox #VaticanNews #WatercoolerMoment #Culture836Share
kimberly31+FollowPope Leo XIV’s Surprising Thesis TakeDid you know the new pope literally wrote the book (well, thesis) on how religious leaders should serve, not rule? Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral work argued that real authority in the church means putting the community first—no power trips allowed. Kinda wild considering all the recent scandals about leaders abusing their positions. Makes you wonder how his past studies will shape his time as pope! #PopeLeoXIV #ChurchLeadership #AuthorityAsService #CatholicChurch #WatercoolerMoment #Culture492Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowNew Pope’s Bold Take on Family & PeacePope Leo XIV just made headlines with his first big speech: he’s doubling down on the classic Catholic view that family means a man and a woman, and says both the unborn and elderly deserve respect. He’s also calling for more peace and dialogue worldwide, and wants governments to invest in families to build a better society. The new American pope is definitely making his priorities clear right out of the gate! #PopeLeoXIV #VaticanNews #FamilyValues #Peace #CatholicChurch #Culture35312Share
kimberly31+FollowNew Pope Sets Bold Tone on Family & PeacePope Leo XIV just made his first big statement as the new (and first American!) pope, doubling down on the Catholic Church’s traditional stance: family means a man and a woman. He’s also all about peace—calling for less weapon-making and more thoughtful words. But here’s the twist: while he’s holding firm on marriage, he’s still echoing Pope Francis’ call for a more welcoming church. Big moves for day one! #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #CatholicChurch #FamilyValues #Peace #Culture50Share
Teresa Graham+FollowPope Leo’s Bold First MovesPope Leo XIV just made his debut as the first American pope, and he’s not shying away from hot topics. He doubled down on the Church’s definition of family as a union between a man and a woman, and stood firm on protecting both the unborn and the elderly. But he’s also calling for more global peace talks and interfaith dialogue. While he’s respected for listening to women in leadership, don’t expect big changes on women priests just yet. Big start for the new pope! #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #CatholicChurch #FaithNews #GlobalPeace #Culture13013Share
