The new pope has taken a name that recalls Pope Leo XIII, who wrote the outline for modern Catholic social justice teaching.

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As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

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an accountant from Italy, and Regina María Sívori, the daughter of Italian immigrants. Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave Dinner parties ...

an accountant from Italy, and Regina María Sívori, the daughter of Italian immigrants. The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history Play your cardinals ...