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Pope Francis

‘SNL’ Skewers ‘Grim Reaper’ Vance at Pope Inaugural Mass

OMEN OF DEATH

The ‘SNL’ Weekend Update host joked about the vice president’s attire at the upcoming ceremony.

Jasmine Venet | Published May 18, 2025
opinion

Why Pope Leo XIV is More than One Small Stand Against Trump

CARDINALS' VIRTUE

The cultural moment might seem like Trump’s. But the Catholic Church’s leaders are leading a very different wave.

Jill Filipovic | Published May 13, 2025

Pope Shades Trump With Call for End to His Favorite Pastime

TONE IT DOWN

During his first press conference, the pontiff gave a message that could well have been directed at Donald Trump.

Janna Brancolini | Published May 12, 2025

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Vance Breaks Silence on Pope Leo Criticism

PAPAL PUT-DOWN

The new Holy Father’s criticism of both the president and vice president has some right-wing commentators writing him off as “anti-MAGA” and “woke.”

Will Neal | Published May 10, 2025

Pope Declares War on ‘Lack of Faith’ in Fiery First Sermon

WALK WITH ME

“A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life,” he said in his first English mass.

Emell Derra Adolphus | Published May 09, 2025

America’s Pope and a Thumbs Up at Last for a Battered Church

STRENGTH THROUGH KINDNESS

To the pastor of one New York City church, who gave a double thumbs up after Thursday evening’s Mass, it seemed the Holy Spirit had delivered the pope he and everybody else needed.

Michael Daly | Published May 09, 2025

Cardinals Humiliate MAGA With ‘Social Justice Warrior’ Pope

RIGGED ELECTION!

Wealthy American Catholics had been lobbying intensely in Rome in the lead-up to the conclave.

Janna Brancolini | Published May 08, 2025

New American Pope Trolls Trump in Very First Speech

BUILDING BRIDGES

Pope Leo XIV quoted his predecessor by telling the world to “build bridges,” not walls. See the full text of his speech here.

Kenneal Patterson | Published May 08, 2025

The Conclave Pope Smoke Is the Biggest Meme Star

HABEMUS PAPAM?

I have never cared about a chimney more in my life.

Clare Donaldson | Published May 07, 2025

CBS Anchor Makes Awkward ‘Rawdogging’ Remark During Conclave

BLASPHEMY

Tony Dokoupil made the comment as cardinals tried to select a new pope.

Kenneal Patterson | Published May 07, 2025

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