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Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

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

Cardinal Vincent Nichols was one of 133 cardinals who took part in the conclave to elect the new pontiff.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

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

Pope Leo XIV is the first ever from North America and the US president has said he looks forward to meeting him.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

All bets are off on conclave outcome, says Vatican expert

UK theologian Professor Anna Rowlands said the timing of the star-studded Conclave film, released late last year, ‘couldn’t be more powerful’.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Tuesday briefing: The reforms, conflicts and legacy of Pope Francis

In today’s newsletter: He was an unpredictable leader unafraid to upset traditionalists, but was he really a liberal figure – and will his changes last?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

UK theologian tells of shock and sadness in Rome after Pope’s death

Professor Anna Rowlands happened to be in the Italian capital for Easter.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Pope had a common touch, says Vatican expert who shared football joke with him

Professor Anna Rowlands spent two years seconded to the Vatican during Francis’s papacy.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

We thought we’d won the fight to stop child detention in the UK. We need to win it again

The illegal migration bill would change the status of children and family groups in the UK asylum system. Surely we’re better than this, says academic and policy expert Anna Rowlands

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023