Pope Leo XIII, who was pope from 1878-1903, is known for publishing the encyclical "Rerum Novarum" on worker's rights -- ...

Leo XIII (1878–1903), the first pope of the 20th century, took bold stances on the major social issues of his time and laid the groundwork for Catholic social teaching with his prophetic 1891 ...

Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...

Newly elected as pope, Robert Prevost has chosen Leo XIV as his papal name. No pope has been named Leo since the early 1900s.

John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16 ... Here's a look into what ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, has been elected as the new pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The Diocese of ...

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost has selected the name Pope Leo XIV, an apparent nod to Pope Leo XIII, who deserves to be called the founding father of Catholic social doctrine in modern times ...

Pope Leo XIII, served as supreme pontiff from 1878 to 1903. Leo is tied as the fourth most common papal name, alongside Clement. The most common papal name is John, followed by Gregory and Benedict.

The selection could be a reference to Leo XIII who was known for his dedication to social ... The longest conclave in ...

Robert Prevost's new papal name will be analyzed for its connections to history, religious meaning, and for clues on the ...

The first pope who took the name Leo became pope in 440. Known as “Leo the Great,” he promoted the doctrine of papal primacy ...