Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his favourite football team is Roma after engaging with a fan. The first US leader of the global Catholic Church responded to a Giallorossi supporter by repeating the popular phrase in the capital “Forza Roma!”

The 73-year-old Florida man appears to be a staunch Trump supporter who uses his Facebook account to go on the attack.

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Pope Leo XIV signals a digital-era shift for the Church by endorsing HolyDeeds, a Vatican-backed immersive tech project that unites sacred storytelling, art and AI.

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement is expected to be a May 10 meeting with cardinals. He'll then have midday prayers on May 11 from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Abuse watchdog groups have expressed concern, but Leo has been lauded by other survivors for his handling of abuse.

Pope Leo XIV had a simple response when NewsNation correspondent Robert Sherman asked if he had a message for the United States on Monday, May 12

Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, faces scrutiny for his conservative views on LGBTQ+ issues, contrasting with Pope Francis's inclusive approach.