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George Petras

Graphics Editor, Researcher, and Data Analyst at USA Today

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  • 6 days ago | vvdailypress.com | George Petras

    Experts on the significance of the new pope choosing the name Leo XIVExperts say a papal name can give you clues about the new pontiff's values and priorities. What does choosing Leo XIV tell them? Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV after the papal conclave elected him the Catholic Church's 267th pope – the first from the U.S. – on Thursday.

  • 6 days ago | azcentral.com | George Petras

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV after the papal conclave elected him the Catholic Church's 267th pope – the first from the U.S. – on Thursday. The conclave's choice of Prevost surprised Catholics around the world, who are now wondering what lies ahead for the church, with an American pontiff as its leader.

  • 6 days ago | recordnet.com | George Petras

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV after the papal conclave elected him the Catholic Church's 267th pope – the first from the U.S. – on Thursday. The conclave's choice of Prevost surprised Catholics around the world, who are now wondering what lies ahead for the church, with an American pontiff as its leader.

  • 6 days ago | usatoday.com | George Petras

    Catholics around the world are wondering who the papal conclave will elect as pope – and what name the new pontiff will choose for himself, a clue that could hint at the church's future. The new moniker, known as a papal name or a regnal name, is "the first message a new pope sends, even before he speaks," the National Catholic Register says. Popes can take the names of their predecessors or saints “out of respect, admiration, or recognition,” according to the Vatican News.

  • 6 days ago | redding.com | George Petras

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV after the papal conclave elected him the Catholic Church's 267th pope – the first from the U.S. – on Thursday. The conclave's choice of Prevost surprised Catholics around the world, who are now wondering what lies ahead for the church, with an American pontiff as its leader.

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George Petras
George Petras @GeoPetras
22 Nov 23

We published this story on Buc-ee's this morning. https://t.co/2pkhFBQ9sK

George Petras
George Petras @GeoPetras
16 Aug 23

If you like scooters, the Vespa Club of Washington, D.C. (VCDC) invites you to join its annual Raduno rally on Sept. 29-30. It has something for everyone, including great food and rides in the District. Details are here: https://t.co/HC6WuElLwl https://t.co/UHIEkBeiIs

George Petras
George Petras @GeoPetras
31 Dec 20

Excellent reporting from Karina Zaiets and Janet Loehrke on the new coronavirus variant in the UK: https://t.co/tCq8wEKSg0