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Can Pope Leo be the head of Vatican City and a US citizen?
Fp Explainers •Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US-born leader of the Catholic Church. However, his elevation to pontiff has raised a legal issue: Can he continue holding American citizenship, though he is the head of a foreign government? What do the rules say?
Pope’s Maga brother meets Donald Trump at White House. Who is Louis Prevost?
Fp Explainers •Louis Martin Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV, was photographed in the Oval Office alongside his wife Deborah, US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The social media posts of Louis, a self-described ‘Maga-type’, have come under scrutiny since his brother was elected pontiff
Dy Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh to lead delegation at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Yanthungo Patton, Deputy Chief Minister, Nagaland to represent India at the ceremony of the inauguration of the Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV is a mathematician: Can he bridge math & theology on infinity?
•Infinity holds a central place in both mathematics and theology. Most mathematical objects, like numbers and geometric shapes, exist as infinite sets. Meanwhile, theologians often describe God as a unique, absolutely infinite being. Pope Leo XIV, who trained as a mathematician before joining the Church, would be well familiar with these ideas. His path likely reflects the close connection between mathematics and theology
Sinner hears Pope Leo's tennis confession
•Tennis star Jannik Sinner is taking part in the Italian Open tennis tournament, which is being staged a short distance from the Vatican.
What will Pope Leo XIV’s salary be? What other perks will he get?
Fp Explainers •Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, took the name Pope Leo XIV as he became the first US-born pontiff in history. In addition to a salary of $33,000 (over Rs 28 lakh), the Pope enjoys unique perks, including free meals at all hours, access to the Popemobile, a personal pharmacy, and more. It is still unclear whether Pope Leo XIV will accept this salary. If he does, his earnings would match those of some of the world’s most influential leaders
From child abuse to crisis of belief: The many challenges Pope Leo XIV faces
Fp Explainers •Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the first Pope to be chosen from North America to occupy the throne of the throne of St Peters. But, it will be a difficult journey for the new Pope as there are several challenges he is set to face
Pope Leo XIV becomes history’s first American pontiff. Who is Robert Prevost?
Fp Explainers •Cardinals from around the world chose Robert Francis Prevost to lead the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion followers, making him the first Pope from the United States. Upon his election, he took the name Leo XIV. Although long considered a potential candidate, some had doubted the possibility of a US pope, given the country’s existing global influence. Prevost, however, also holds Peruvian citizenship and spent several years there, initially as a missionary and later as a bishop
Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American pope, takes name Leo XIV
•White smoke from the Sistine Chapel had billowed into the sky on the cardinals' second day of voting to announce his election in a secret conclave, while the bells of St Peter's Basilica and churches across Rome rang out
How much does the conclave to elect next Pope cost? Who foots the bill?
Fp Explainers •The first day of the conclave came to an end with black smoke emitting from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that no new Pope has been elected. The cardinals are expected to meet again today for further rounds. How much does this gathering cost?