The American pope: Pope Leo XIV’s first year in photos

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1 / 0Pope Leo One Year Photo GalleryFILE - Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File) ()

In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has sought a pastoral role focused on unity, community and calm leadership in a polarized church and world. Guided by his Augustinian spirituality, Leo has emphasized harmony and healing divisions across the Vatican while shaping his identity as the first American pope.

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