History with Phil: How Popes Started Taking New Names

History with Phil: How popes started taking new names

The tradition of popes taking new names upon their election is one of the most recognizable customs in the Roman Catholic Church.

New Pope Faces Big Challenges: Can Leo XIV Lead the Catholic Church to Victory?

Key Takeaways: Pope Leo XIV is the new leader of the Catholic Church. Most of the cardinals who elected him were chosen by Pope Francis. The Church is struggling against three main enemies: globalism, Islam, and communism. Catholics hope Leo XIV will lead the Church in a different direction. The Church needs strong leadership to survive these challenges. The Challenges Ahead Pope Leo XIV is the new leader of the Catholic Church. He was elected …