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Australian Catholics welcome ‘approachable’ new pope in hope he will pursue peace

Leo XIV is a fan of Tim Tams but not Vegemite, one church leader says, and is ‘humble’ and ‘gentle’

The Guardian - AU

Pope Leo XIV: Soft-spoken American Spent Decades Amid Poor In Peru

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but his powerful role within the Roman Curia has also given him a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

International Business Times

New Pope Fuels Trisha Paytas Fans' Theory After Being Confirmed on Her Birthday, Being From Her Home State: 'It's Getting Ridiculous'

Trisha Paytas' fans are officially convinced she is giving birth to the reincarnation of Pope Francis after the Vatican announced its new leader.

Latin Times

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Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit

Church leaders are confident they have a "foot in the door" to getting Pope Leo XIV to Australian shores after his sudden rise to the papacy.

AAP

Gaza, gay rights, abuse and Trump: How will Pope Leo XIV confront global crisis?

The world receives a message of ‘peace and justice’ from the Vatican amid global turmoil and a long shadow of abuse in the church

The Independent UK

MAGA melts down over ‘WOKE MARXIST POPE’ who is a ‘Never Trumper liberal’

Laura Loomer lamented that the new pope ‘is anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open Borders, and a total Marxist like Pope Francis,’ adding that it’s ‘GROSS’ that he now leads the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: conclave picks a US pope, Bob Brown’s message to Greens, Sam Kerr welcomes Jagger

Robert Francis Prevost, 69, from Chicago is the first ever US pope and becomes Leo XIV; Bob Brown says party must resist ‘arrogant’ Labor

The Guardian - AU

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‘Deep dish eucharist’: internet reacts to US pope with jokes and Chicago pride

Some users wonder whether new pope has had Chicago’s favorite liqueur Malört while others reference The Bear

The Guardian - US

The world reacts to selection of Pope Leo XIV with excitement, hope

Leaders from around the globe offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the US.

Al Jazeera

Robert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good-humoured first US pope

Colleagues recall a calm and grounded leader capable of moderating between factions, with a strong connection to his predecessor

The Guardian - UK

Cardinals Elect First American Pope As Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

International Business Times

Who is Pope Leo XIV? Robert Prevost becomes 267th pontiff and first from the United States

Robert Francis Prevost was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 and was responsible for vetting nominations for bishops around the world

Evening Standard

Robert Francis Prevost makes history as the newly elected Pope

Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope and has made history as the first American chosen for the position.

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New pope was critical of Trump admin

Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly amplified criticisms of the Trump administration and Catholic convert JD Vance

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International Business Times

New Pope Repeatedly Boosted Articles Slamming JD Vance for Using Catholicism to Defend Deportations

Pope Leo XIV previously shared several articles slamming Vice President JD Vance for asserting that Catholicism supports President Donald Trump's deportations.

Latin Times

Americans Share Mixed Reactions After New Pope Leo XIV Announced as First American Pope

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see their region represented in the Holy See.

International Business Times

'Great Honor': Leaders Welcome Leo, First US Pope

World leaders welcomed the election Thursday of Robert Francis Prevost as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

International Business Times UK

First American Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace, Unity and Dialogue: 'Christ Goes Before Us'

Newly elected Pope Robert Prevost called for peace, unity, and bridge-building in his first address, honouring Pope Francis and urging the Church to walk together in faith and love.

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Evening Standard

Cardinals watched Ralph Fiennes Oscar-winning Conclave for tips on choosing next pope

The Oscar-winning drama is said to have been used as an unofficial guide by Rome clergy to elect the new pontiff

The Mary Sue

So the new Pope is an American…

BORING.

Radio France Internationale

Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinals from across the globe elected Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, making him the first pontiff from the United States. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About First Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV: Who Are The Augustinians and What Do They Believe

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and member of the Augustinian order, is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first Augustinian pontiff and signalling a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

Latin Times

Trump Looks Forward to 'Meaningful' Meeting With New Pope Leo XIV: 'An Honor to Realize That He Is the First American Pope'

President Donald Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming the first American pope on Thursday.

The Guardian - US

Americans celebrate Leo XIV as first US pontiff: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson hails hometown cardinal as Donald Trump and others offer congratulations

The Independent UK

Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV previous criticism

The new pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

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