28 h. ago A US pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump

The new pope will need to unify a church that is increasingly global and moving beyond its eurocentric past

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64 h. ago BBC viewers 'furious' as they spot issue during first speech by Pope Leo XIV

BBC News viewers were left unimpressed with the broadcaster's coverage of Pope Leo XIV's first speech after being elected as the 267th Pope on yesterday evening

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64 h. ago The Guardian view on Pope Leo XIV: a different kind of American leader | Editorial

The first pontiff from the United States can be a powerful countervailing voice in the Trump era, and help protect Francis’s legacyTwelve years ago, in the words of the late Pope Francis, the Catholic church went “to the ends of the Earth” in its search for a new pontiff. On Thursday, after surprisingly brisk discussions, the most geographically diverse conclave in history went to the heart of a superpower to find his successor.The election of the first American pope is a remarkable moment. In part the cardinals’ choice of the Chicago-born Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, can be seen as a robust progressive response to the signs of the times. While senior Catholic figures around Donald Trump prosecute an insular Maga agenda, the new pope is as at home in Latin America, having spent two decades working in one of the poorest regions of Peru. Previous posts on a social media account under his name suggest he shared Francis’s withering views on the Trump administration’s...

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69 h. ago Pope Leo XIV laments people valuing ‘technology, money and success’ over Christianity in first mass as pontiff – live

Pope held mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morningProfile: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: the many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVChina has sent congratulations to newly elected Pope Leo XIV and hopes the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue dialogue with China “in a constructive spirit”, Reuters reports a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday at a regular press conference.Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, strained relations between the Vatican and China in 2020 when he described China’s Muslim Uyghurs as a “persecuted” people, listing them alongside the Rohingya, the Yazidi, and persecuted Christians in Islamic countries. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago New Pope Leo holds a 'subliminal power' that could stump US President Donald Trump

American-born Pope Leo XIV exudes a "natural power" that could prove to be a major advantage as he looks set to deal with major global figures such as Donald Trump

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2 d. ago Pope Leo XIV holds first mass as pontiff in Sistine Chapel – live

Pope is holding mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, with a live feed broadcast to the worldProfile: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: the many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVChina has sent congratulations to newly elected Pope Leo XIV and hopes the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue dialogue with China “in a constructive spirit”, Reuters reports a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday at a regular press conference.Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, strained relations between the Vatican and China in 2020 when he described China’s Muslim Uyghurs as a “persecuted” people, listing them alongside the Rohingya, the Yazidi, and persecuted Christians in Islamic countries. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pope Leo XIV to hold his first mass as pontiff as Catholics around the world celebrate – live

Pope will hold private mass in the Sistine Chapel at 0900 GMT, during which he will give his first papal homilyRobert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: pontiff has many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVWhat’s in a name? When it comes to a pope – everything. The white smoke from the Sistine Chapel earlier this evening told the world that a new pope to succeed Francis had been elected – and for the first time the pontiff is from the US.But if Donald Trump and his Catholic convert Veep, JD Vance, are ready to cheer, then they should think again. Cardinal Robert Prevost has chosen the name Leo XIV – and if you’re a papal Leo, you tend to be a reformer at the progressive end of Catholicism.Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the choice of the name Leo was a “clear and deliberate” reference to the last pope named Leo. Leo XIII was elected in 1878 and was best known for his 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, which outlined ...

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3 d. ago Catholics around the world celebrate as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV – live

Successor to Pope Francis becomes first US pontiff, although he is also a Peruvian citizenRobert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first US popeAmericans on first US pope: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’Share your views on Pope Leo XIVHistorically, some of the conclaves were really drawn out: in 13th century, they needed three years, over 1,000 days, to choose Gregory X.There was also one that ended on the first day, when Julius II in 1503 was elected after just 10 hours. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago BBC viewers 'furious' as they spot issue during coverage of Pope Leo XIV announcement

The first American Pope is the 267th person to be appointed the Catholic leader

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3 d. ago 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 congratulationsNew pope chosen: latest updatesShare your views on Pope Leo XIVAmericans are celebrating and speaking out after the US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was announced as the next pope.“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!” Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after the pope, who was born in Chicago, appeared on the Vatican balcony in Rome on Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Joe Biden awkwardly corrects The View hosts about wife Jill’s religion

The Bidens appeared on ‘The View’ for their first joint interview since leaving the White House

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4 d. ago Watch live view of Vatican chimney as conclave begins to elect new pope

Watch a live view of Vatican chimney on Thursday (8 May) as the conclave continue another round of discussions after failing to select the next pope on the first day of voting.

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5 d. ago Who is Pietro Parolin? The longtime Vatican diplomat who could be the next pope

Pietro Parolin has been the Vatican's secretary of state for the last 12 years

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2 w. ago Donald Trump is double 'disgrace' at Pope's funeral as viewers blast president

He was seen chewing gum and using his phone.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis branded 'man of the people' as mourners spot Popemobile detail

Eagle-eyed viewers of Pope Francis' funeral noticed the vehicle that was transporting the grave from St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to his final resting place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome

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2 w. ago Donald Trump accused of showing 'disrespect' at Pope Francis' funeral

Donald Trump joined world leaders in attending the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, but viewers were left outraged by the US President's choice of clothing

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2 w. ago Why Donald Trump and Prince William are wearing blue at Pope's funeral as viewers fume

Looking like a Terry's Chocolate Orange in the wrapper and the box, Donald Trump opted to wear blue to Pope Francis' funeral, as did Prince William. Here is the potential reason why

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2 w. ago Viewers confused as 14 pallbearers 'struggle' to carry Pope Francis coffin

Viewers of Pope Francis' funeral have spotted the pallbearers appearing to be struggling massively to carry the coffin on their shoulders with one saying one of them looked like he was "fighting for his life"

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2 w. ago BBC viewers fume 'we're not all Catholics' as Pope's funeral 'takes over'

Fans of the BBC have taken to social media to complain about coverage of the Pope's funeral as they moan that the regularly scheduled Saturday programming has been interrupted

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2 w. ago Pope Francis funeral viewers stunned by simple coffin that 'looks like packing crate'

Pope Francis is being laid to rest today as thousands have flocked to the Vatican to pay respects at his funeral. Some eagle-eyed viewers have noticed his 'simple' coffin

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