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Past statements from Pope Leo XIV about gay rights have New Bedford LGBTQ+ advocates 'disappointed.' Will he continue the ...
NEW BEDFORD — With Pride Month approaching across the world in June, there are questions around the stance of LGBTQ+ rights as Pope Leo XIV assumes leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
The ill fated New Bedford scalloper Eileen Rita was top news this week. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard Times ...
After being elected pope, Robert Prevost's private life came under scrutiny. Especially the political differences between him and his brother, Louis.
On Sunday May 18 thousands gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square to attend Leo's historic Sunday Mass service - but as he greeted the crowds he broke one major rule ...
What are Pope Leo XIV's key views? From abortion to LGBT rights - A trailblazer in his own right already, what do we know ...
Pope Leo made history by becoming the first American pope and his papacy has been marked by another break from tradition.
Chicago-native Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the new Pope on May 8, following Pope Francis’ death on April 21. The ...