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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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 Guardian - US

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

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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

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

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

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.

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Al Jazeera

The Vatican’s messy finances: Will Pope Leo XIV be able to clean up?

The late Pope Francis sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces the even harder task of balancing the books.

Euronews

Funniest internet reactions to first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV

From deep dish pizza to 'The Bear', with also mentions of Trump's tariffs, the internet wasted no time in welcoming the new pope with a solid dose of tomfoolery.

The Guardian - AU

Pope Leo XIV laments people valuing ‘technology, money and success’ over Christianity in first mass as pontiff – as it happened

Pope held mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning

International Business Times

Leo XIV, First US Pope, To Celebrate First Mass As Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church, with the world watching for signs of what kind of pope he will be.

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church after Francis

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims, tourists, local Catholics and other onlookers who had waited hours for the first…

International Business Times UK

Vatican City Explained: History, Wealth, and How It Became The Smallest Country in the World

The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds billions in assets and global influence far beyond its tiny size.

The Independent UK

The Pope with a ‘twinkle in his eye’: Former protégé describes the American set to lead the Catholic Church

“It’s just wonderful, the peacemaker and unifier that he is,” Fr. Robert Hagan told The Independent

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