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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

Sarah Ventre

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

Fort Myers resident and rabbi honored with Papal Knighthood; Cited for fostering understanding

Michael Braun

Rabbi A. James Rudin, co-founder of Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies, to receive Papal Knighthood. The Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston Mark O’Connell will conduct the investiture ceremony on behalf of Pope Francis on November 20 at the university's campus, north of Tampa.

Diocese of Venice Bishop on Pope Francis' Death Penalty Stance

Pope Francis took a stance on the death penalty Thursday, and the Diocese of Venice in Florida agrees.Pope Francis says the act of execution is never…