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Who is Leo XIV, the new Pope chosen by cardinals to lead the Catholic Church?

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost will forever now be known as Pope Leo XIV. At 69 years old, he is seven years younger than Pope Francis was when he was elected. Some had speculated that cardinals might not choose such a young – by the standards ...

08 May 2025 at 20:59

Pope Leo XIV’s name choice ‘signals he will continue work of Francis’

The new Pope’s choice of name signals he will continue the work of his predecessor, “institutionalising” Francis’s reforms, experts have said. Pope Leo XIV, the first American head of the Catholic Church, emerged on to the balcony of St Peter’s ...

09 May 2025 at 00:01

King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

The King has joined world and religious leaders in congratulating the new Pope Leo XIV on the pontiff’s first full day as leader of the Catholic Church. The first ever American pontiff’s election has drawn good wishes from US President Donald ...

09 May 2025 at 10:44

Augustine priest hails ‘icing on the cake’ as one of their own becomes Pope

An Augustinian parish is rejoicing as the new Pope shares their spiritual heritage. Father Gabriel Hassan, parish priest at St Monica’s Church in Hoxton, east London, said the election of Pope Leo XIV was especially meaningful to Augustinian ...

09 May 2025 at 13:59

New Pope likely to challenge Trump but will not be confrontational – UK expert

The first US Pope is likely to present a “quite challenging” message to President Donald Trump, according to a Vatican expert who met the new pontiff hours after his election. Among the world leaders to congratulate Pope Leo XIV, Mr Trump ...

09 May 2025 at 16:32

Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave film before secret vote, his brother says

The new Pope watched the film Conclave just before the secret vote, his brother has said. Pope Leo XIV, the first American head of the Catholic Church, spoke to his older brother John Prevost before conclave began on Wednesday, he told ...

09 May 2025 at 15:19

Catholics flock to Westminster Cathedral to offer thanks for new pope

Worshippers outside Westminster Cathedral are praying the new pope will be “a person of the people” as they welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV. Many Catholics were drawn to the central London cathedral on Friday to offer thanks ...

09 May 2025 at 17:54

New Pope Leo is gentle, calm and unifying, says UK cardinal

The new Pope is a “citizen of the world” and the moment he accepted his election inside the secret conclave meeting brought “elation”, a cardinal who was there has said. The leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal ...

09 May 2025 at 17:33

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Killybegs newlyweds watch on at the Vatican as Pope Leo XIV is elected

Newlyweds Shane McCrudden and Sinead Doogan were in Rome for the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Killybegs couple got married last Saturday at St Mary of the Visitation Church, with the reception taking place afterwards at An ...

09 May 2025 at 15:33

World

As Born In The USA plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Speakers blasted songs including Born In The USA and American Pie as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome to share their thoughts on the election of the first US-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. ...

09 May 2025 at 16:28

Duke of Edinburgh to represent King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

The Duke of Edinburgh will represent the King at the inauguration of the new Pope next weekend, Buckingham Palace has said. Edward will travel to the Vatican to attend Pope Leo XIV’s formal installation as pope at a mass ...

10 May 2025 at 13:08

World

Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as Pope as details emerge from conclave

Pope Leo XIV said his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes quickly coalesced to make him history’s first American pope. Freed from ...

09 May 2025 at 18:53

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