Leo XIV: References & Edit History

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  • René Ostberg
    René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. 

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Added a health update. Oct 23, 2026
Article revised. Oct 19, 2026
Noted that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Oct 13, 2026
Anniversary information added. Sep 10, 2026
Noted his plans to visit South America later in 2026. Jul 07, 2026
Added a cross-reference and noted that he called the just war theory outdated in his encyclical. Jun 30, 2026
Added a top question and noted the apology for slavery in Magnifica Humanitas. Jun 10, 2026
Mentioned Anthropic's involvement with the pope's guidance on AI. May 25, 2026
Mentioned his first encyclical and added a photo. May 25, 2026
Added a top question. May 05, 2026
Noted his 2026 Easter message and statements against war. Apr 13, 2026
Mentioned his papal visits planned for 2026 and added links. Mar 09, 2026
Updated with late 2025 accomplishments. Dec 29, 2025
Added a subtitle. Oct 30, 2025
New media added. Oct 30, 2025
Replaced media. Oct 22, 2025
Revised to mention some highlights and developments of first several months of his papacy. Oct 21, 2025
Media added. Jun 05, 2025
Noted the message of his first address to the College of Cardinals. May 12, 2025
Added a section on his stances. May 09, 2025
Added cross-reference to why there hasn't been an American pope. May 09, 2025
Added reference to the selection of a papal name. May 09, 2025
Added questions and answers. May 08, 2025
New article added. May 08, 2025
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