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Why Did Pope Leo XIV Choose That Name? Historically Speaking, It Makes Total Sense

A Christian studies professor tells Biography.com why the 69-year-old’s selection is so fitting.

By Tyler Piccotti
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What to Know About Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pope

The Chicago-born pontiff studied math and speaks five languages.

By Tyler Piccotti
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How Do Popes Pick Their Regnal Name?

By Emily Burack
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A Guide to Pope Leo XIV’s Family

By Emily Burack
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24 Influential Hispanic Americans Who Made History

By Daisy Hernandez, Biography.com Editors and Ale Russian
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Why the Menendez Brothers Are on an NBA Card

By Tyler Piccotti

Notable Now

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Lainey Wilson

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Ella Langley

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Lady Gaga

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Elon Musk

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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Jason Corbett Hired Molly Martens as a Nanny. Their Whirlwind Romance Turned Deadly

Molly Martens and her dad were convicted in Jason’s 2015 death but have maintained the killing was in self-defense.

By Tyler Piccotti
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Where Is Molly Martens Corbett Now?

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7 Infamous Inmates of Alcatraz Prison

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Jeffrey Dahmer’s Glasses Offer Clues About Him

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

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How Likely Is the Menendez Brothers’ Release?

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Where Are Ruby Franke’s Kids and Ex-Husband Now?

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Melissa Moore, the Happy Face Killer’s Kid, Now

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15 Notorious Serial Killers in History

Culture

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Superfine: The Met Celebrates Black Dandyism

By Donna Raskin
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Is ‘Wolf Hall’ a True Story?

By Caroline Hallemann
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How Lewis and Clark Inspired the Kentucky Derby

By Tyler Piccotti
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How Accurate Is ‘Happy Face’?

By Catherine Caruso
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People You Should Know

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15 Influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Have Made History

George Takei, Tammy Duckworth, and Connie Chung are just a few AAPI trailblazers who have made an impact in their fields.

By Catherine Caruso and Ale Russian
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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti
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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

By Tyler Piccotti
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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

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17 Stars Ensnared by the Hollywood Blacklist

By Catherine Caruso and Eudie Pak

Connections

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What to Know About the Skarsgård Acting Family

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What to Know About Elon Musk’s Children

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Inside Nick and Aaron Carter’s Bitter Feud

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How Madonna and Elton John Ended Their Feud

Musicians

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Carrie Underwood Shares Whether She’d Go to Space

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Why Did Jelly Roll Drop Out of Opry 100?

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Taylor Swift Teases Reputation Taylor’s Version

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See Dolly Parton’s Iconic Oscars Performance

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Jelly Roll x Hey Dude Collab Shoe Back in Stock

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