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What will the new pope be like? He’s chosen to be called Leo: that’s no accident

Popes who take that name tend to be progressive reformers. If Trump and JD Vance think they have an ally in the Vatican, I think not, says former Tablet editor Catherine Pepinster

The Guardian - UK

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

Pope Leo has made history as the Church’s first American pontiff.

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

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AP PHOTOS: A look at Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the US

Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first pope from the U.S.

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times UK

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Vatican conclave elects an American pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen Thursday to be the next leader of the Catholic Church

Salon

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Pope Leo XIV: Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is First American Pope

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American and North American pontiff in Catholic Church history.

International Business Times UK

AP PHOTOS: A new Pope is chosen

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Robert Prevost: ‘Dark horse’ American cardinal succeeds Pope Francis to become 267th Pontiff

Prevost, 69, will be know as Pope Leo XIV

The Independent UK

“Habemus Papam”: White Smoke Signals New Pope Has Been Chosen, Chicago-born Robert Prevost

"Habemus Papam."

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New Pope Chosen as White Smoke Comes From Vatican's Sistine Chapel Chimney

A new Pope has been chosen as white smoke comes from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel chimney

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Robert Prevost becomes first Pope from North America in history

CARDINAL Robert Francis Prevost has become the new Pope, the first North American to hold the role ...

Al Jazeera

Eat, nap, vote: Inside the Vatican conclave to choose the next pope

What actually takes place when the cardinals are not casting their votes during the papal conclave?

The Guardian - UK

Black smoke for second day at Vatican as voting fails to elect a pope

Catholic cardinals deadlocked in Sistine Chapel and must cast fresh ballot

Euronews

Why local assemblies of bishops could revolutionise the conclave

The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st century Catholicism.

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Dominique Mamberti: Who is the cardinal deacon who will announce the new pope to the world?

A leading figure in Vatican diplomacy, Dominique Mamberti will have the important task of introducing the new pontiff to the Catholic faithful. He held numerous important roles at the Holy See until his appointment as cardinal protodeacon in 2024.

Al Jazeera

Vatican fashion: Rome’s tailors abuzz over prospect of new pope

As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope

Catholic cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to try and elect a new pope

International Business Times UK

Conclave 2025 Schedule: How Long Will It Take To Choose A Pope? One Ran For 1,000 Days!

The Vatican's secret conclave to choose the next Pope has started, with uncertainty on timing

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Who will emerge as the next leader of the Catholic church?

In today’s newsletter: The secret deliberations in Vatican City to select the next pope could shape the direction of the church for generations to come

The Independent UK

Conclave transforms cardinal’s hometown into hub of speculation

Locals are gathering to sip aperitivo and cheer on their native son

International Business Times UK

Who Is The Next Pope? Jerusalem's First-ever Cardinal, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Emerges As Possible Contender

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the first-ever cardinal from Jerusalem, has emerged as a potential contender for the papacy following Pope Francis's death.

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