Villanova announces winner of new award named after Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive an award from Pope Leo XIV's alma mater.
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Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive an award from Pope Leo XIV's alma mater.
Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny was named the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, an award administered by Villanova University to someone committed to environmental causes. 2026 was the first time Pope Leo's alma mater gave out this award.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers of Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
As he accepted the award from the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the significance of the U.S. turning 250.
Pope Leo XIV accepted the award virtually from the Vatican Friday morning, as a crowd of dignitaries and faith leaders gathered in Philadelphia for the ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
During a trip to Rome, Dr. Nicholas DePace had a once-in-a-lifetime experience and brought Pope Leo XIV gifts.
Pope Leo XIV has been traveling around the African continent and strengthening the Catholic church's presence there. It's a region with one of the fastest growing Catholic populations in the world. Josh Sanders has more from the Pulse Desk.
Pope Leo XIV is on a trip across Africa focused on strengthening his ties across the continent. He took part in a farewell ceremony in Algeria on Wednesday morning and now heads to Cameroon.
In a lengthy social media post Sunday night, Mr. Trump called Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
Pope Leo XIV will be honored with the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal on the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary. The first U.S.-born pope, who attended Villanova University, will deliver an acceptance speech virtually from the Vatican during a public ceremony outside the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall on July 3.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo's home southeast of Rome, on Tuesday, a day after meeting with European leaders in London and Brussels to discuss how to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
During a visit to Lebanon Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV held mass at Beirut's waterfront, where he prayed for the families of those killed in an explosion there back in 2020. The trip marks Leo's first foreign visit as pope.
The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.
Phillygoat, a local apparel shop that makes T-shirts and hoodies, recently sent a care package to Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus. The package included a T-shirt that reads "God loves Villanova." The business then received a note back from the Vatican saying the pontiff got the package and appreciated the gesture. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Pope Leo XIV will share a recorded message with people in Philadelphia during the event.
Augustinians planned to honor Cardinal Robert Prevost with an award this month. Then he became Pope Leo XIV.
Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez gave Villanova alum and leader of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV an Eagles cap. Perez joins CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell to share the story of how it happened.
