Tune in to "The American Pope: Leo XIV," a special edition of "20/20," on Friday night at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on ABC, and streaming later on Hulu and Disney+. The new pope has spoken about global ...

Pope Leo XIV Might Be the Climate Champion We Need. The new pontiff appears inclined to follow in his predecessor’s green footsteps. May 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM EDT. By Mark Gongloff.

Pope Leo takes the top job at a critical moment in human history. Atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are now 50 per cent higher than during pre-industrial times - largely due to burning fossil fuels.

Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago, will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. REUTERS Climate change. Like his immediate predecessor, Francis, Leo XIV is a strong believer that the faithful ...

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental groups in the Philippines have welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s election amid his track record of climate advocacy. Greenpeace Philippines campaigner Jefferson Chua ...

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental groups in the Philippines have welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s election amid his track record of climate advocacy. Greenpeace Philippines campaigner Jefferson Chua ...

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footsteps as the steward of the environment of the Catholic Church, according to environmental experts. American-born Robert Francis ...

Tune in to "The American Pope: Leo XIV," a special edition of "20/20," on Friday night at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on ABC, and streaming later on Hulu and Disney+. The new pope has spoken about global ...

Prevost, who is taking the name Pope Leo XIV, has been outspoken about the need for urgent climate action and voiced his support for the use of climate technology such as solar panels and EVs.

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footsteps as the steward of the environment of the Catholic Church, according to environmental experts. American-born Robert ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope, and has taken the papal name Leo XIV. Here is how the world is reacting and what is known about the first American pontiff in history.