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South Philadelphia priest who introduced Pope Leo XIV to Rome says new pontiff is "just a great guy"

South Philadelphia pastor Rev. Paul Galetto once lived with Pope Leo XIV at a home for the Augustinian order in the city of Rome.

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Inside Villanova in the 1970s, when the future Pope Leo XIV arrived on campus

Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign. The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame coach arrived at Villanova in 1973, going on to lead the NCAA champion 1984-85 Wildcats team.

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Philadelphia pastor and friend of Pope Leo XIV reflects on the new pontiff’s character and beliefs

Father Paul Galetto from South Philaldelphia describes his friend, "Bob" as steady and thoughtful. He believes the new pontiff will always be a great advocate for immigrants and the poor.

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Philadelphia students elect new pope during mock papal conclave as Pope Leo XIV is introduced

While cardinals were electing Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, a group of Philadelphia students were selecting a pontiff of ...

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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the ...

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In new remarks, Pope Leo XIV says he wants to uphold Francis' 'precious legacy'

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...

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Pittsburgh-area leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV, noting ties to Pennsylvania

Several Pittsburgh-area leaders are congratulating Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected as the first pope ever from the U ...

People across the U.S. react to news of first American pope

Shock and excitement in the US Thursday after the conclave ended and Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope.

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A ‘commonsense person’: Philadelphia reverend and friend of Pope Leo XIV suggests church’s new leader may be sympathetic on immigration

The Catholic Church has its first U.S.-born pope in Robert Prevost, or Pope Leo XIV. In a way, the Philadelphia region has its first pope, too. Though his roots are in Chicago, Prevost — who was ...

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Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian pope. A New Jersey professor explains why he's the right choice.

A St. Augustine Prep theology professor said he knew that Pope Leo XIV was the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.

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