1 hour ago Pope Leo to hold a first mass as pontiff that will be scrutinised by Catholics and world leaders

Robert Francis Prevost was elected by fellow cardinals yesterday to lead the Catholic Church.

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1 hour ago Archbishop welcomes appointment of Pope Leo XIV as ‘friend of Ireland’

Archbishop welcomes appointment of Pope Leo XIV as ‘friend of Ireland’  Newry Reporter

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11 h. ago 'Did he just say Prevost?’: St Peter’s Square stunned by first American Pope, Leo XIV

‘When I found out that it was actually an American pope, I was like, “okay, this is crazy”.’

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11 h. ago 'He will return to Ireland' says Irish priest who is a friend of Pope Leo XIV

'He will return to Ireland' says Irish priest who is a friend of Pope Leo XIV  Irish Examiner

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11 h. ago Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland  The Independent

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11 h. ago ‘It’s like our Olympics’: Irish priests among stunned faithful in St Peter’s Square as Pope Leo XIV emerges

Many were surprised at choice of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, but hoped he would carry on legacy of Pope Francis

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11 h. ago How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV

The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.

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12 h. ago Ireland's leaders extend warm congratulations to new Pope Leo XIV

Ireland's leaders extend warm congratulations to new Pope Leo XIV  IrishCentral

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12 h. ago 'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope this evening, becoming the first Pontiff to hail from the United States.

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13 h. ago Who is Pope Leo XIV, the new American leader of the Catholic Church?

Pope Francis made Prevost a cardinal in 2023.

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13 h. ago As it happened: Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV

Cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Catholic Church. Follow live here

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13 h. ago 'First American pope': Trump, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope this evening, becoming the first Pontiff to hail from the United States.

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13 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: American cardinal Robert Prevost elected as new pope

Cardinals choose new pontiff after fourth vote at the Vatican

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14 h. ago American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost announced as Pope Leo XIV

The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.

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14 h. ago As it happened: How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV

The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.

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14 h. ago First American pope elected as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the 267th pontiff

First American pope elected as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the 267th pontiff  Belfast Telegraph

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14 h. ago Who is Robert Prevost? The American cardinal who is the new Pope Leo XIV

Chicago-born moderate served in Peru for two decades before taking influential Vatican posts

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15 h. ago Live: Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV

Cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Catholic Church. Follow live here

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