Pope Leo’s 1st year: 10 memorable moments

On May 8, 2025, a billow of white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, announcing a new pope had been chosen — Pope Leo XIV, who was known just hours before as Cardinal Robert Prevost, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops. One year later, Pope Leo has captured the hearts of the faithful through his papal trips, events like canonizations and special liturgies, as well as through his spoken and printed words, including an apostolic letter, and much more. Here are 10 of the most significant events and moments of Leo XIV’s first year as pope: 1. Pope […]...

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