‘An inspired choice’: people from around the world react to Pope Leo XIV Catholics and non-Catholics share their thoughts on the elevation of Robert Francis Prevost to the papacy The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel on the first US pope: ‘The pope-mobile is now a Ford F-250 with truck nuts’ Late-night hosts discuss the election of the new pope, Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, now Leo XIV The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025
Pope Francis was a passionate climate advocate. Will Pope Leo XIV continue his legacy? Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so far. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave film before secret vote, his brother says Pope Leo XIV’s older brother John Prevost said he and the new pontiff also played Wordle together ahead of the vote. Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Bernie Sanders: American Success Story Plus: Habemus papam, deporting grannies, and more... Reason · May 9, 2025
Pope Leo asks for help to spread the Catholic faith around the world Pope Leo XIV on Friday called on the cardinals who elected him for help to spread the Catholic faith during his first mass in Rome as pontiff. Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel: 'We are a community' Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Tennis, Twitter And Marinated Fish: Things To Know About Pope Leo When Pope Leo XIV walked out onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, few among the crowd gathered below had much of an idea of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost the man. International Business Times · May 9, 2025
Trump allies criticise newly elected Pope Leo XIV over previous social media posts Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Pope Leo unhappy with US immigration policy and won’t stay silent, brother says John Prevost says his brother is middle-of-the-road but shares Pope Francis’s concerns about Trump’s policy The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV's election met with surprise, warmth and applause in St Peter's Square Euronews was in St Peter's Square along with 150,000 people who flocked to greet the first-ever pope to hail from the US. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Leo XIV Says Church Must Fight 'Lack Of Faith' In First Mass As Pope In today's world, Leo warned in his homily to assembled cardinals, there are places or situations where "it is not easy to preach the Gospel and bear witness to its truth, where believers are mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied". International Business Times · May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV May Be the First American Pope, but He's Not a Trump Fan: 'Do You Not See the Suffering?' Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, has a history of blasting Trump's immigration policies. Discover how his bold stance could shake up US-Vatican ties. Latin Times · May 9, 2025
International Business Times · May 9, 2025 Pope Crypto Betting Frenzy: Trader Turns $1K Into $64K Amid Papal Election Upset Many crypto bettors walked away from Pope-related event contracts disappointed, but one trader on Polymarket grew his $1,000 into $64,000 after betting "Yes" on dark horse Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025 First Thing: Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US pontiff Pope says ‘evil will not prevail’ as he addresses worshippers. Plus, the man who walked the length of the UK with a donkey
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025 Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV Despite a long career in the Catholic church, before Thursday few had heard of Robert Francis Prevost
The Conversation · May 9, 2025 The prospect of a US pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pontiff, leader of the Catholic church and spiritual guide to more than 1.4 billion Catholics. He is the first pope in history to come from the United States.
Bored Panda · May 9, 2025 25 Of The Most Hilarious Memes About The New Pope Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has been elected—and the internet did what it does best: flood the timeline with memes, jokes, and nonstop Photoshops.
The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025 An American has become pope. Will he be the moral leader we desperately need? Pope Francis spoke for the most vulnerable, from Palestinians in Gaza to immigrants in the US. Let’s hope that Leo will follow in his footsteps
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Is Pope Leo XIV a Chicago White Sox or Chicago Cubs fan? The brother Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as the first American pope, has revealed where his baseball allegiances lie
International Business Times UK · May 9, 2025 First American Pope Leo XIV is Not a Fan of Trump's Administration: 'Do You Not See the Suffering?' Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, has a history of blasting Trump's immigration policies. Discover how his bold stance could shake up US-Vatican ties.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Leo XIV looks like a Never Trumper Republican, based on his voting record New pope voted in string of Republican primaries – until Donald Trump came to dominate GOP politics
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025 American Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass after historic election Pope Leo XIV will on Friday celebrate his first mass as Pope after his election as the first man from North America to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
International Business Times UK · May 9, 2025 Pope Francis' $500,000 Popemobile Won't Sit in a Museum or Go to Pope Leo XIV — It Has a New Purpose Now Francis famously rejected the more secure, enclosed Popemobiles used by his predecessors, calling them 'sardine cans' that created distance between the Pope and the people.