55 m. ago Why the Pope chose the name Leo XIV is revealed: Choice of title shows how he wants to carry on the work of his predecessor Francis

A Vatican spokesman confirmed the choice was a reference to Leo XIII, who was the head of the Church from 1878 and 1903.

Culture

8 h. ago Pope Leo XIV’s name choice ‘signals he will continue work of Francis’

Pope Leo will have the challenge of following in the footsteps of the late Francis, whose popularity saw him dubbed ‘the people’s pope’.

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10 h. ago Americans in St. Peter's Square were stunned by choice of new pope

Americans in St. Peter’s square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was elected pope and had taken the name Leo XIV

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10 h. ago What does the new American Pope's name mean for his future choices? Inside the history of the name Leo

In a historic first, the 69-year-old American missionary has been elected pope - the first American to ascend to the Catholic Church's highest office in its 2,000-year history.

Culture

12 h. ago What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ministry

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13 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: What the new pope’s name choice says about his future plans

Cardinal Robert Prevost spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops

Politics

45 h. ago Conclave cardinals told choice for next pope is of ‘exceptional importance’

The electors met for mass at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel from Wednesday afternoon.

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5 d. ago Donald Trump posts bizarre image of himself as pope just week after pontiff’s funeral

The US President previously joked he ‘would be my number one choice’ to replace late Pope Francis

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5 d. ago Ryan Garcia stunned on return to ring as Rolando Romero causes massive Times Square upset

Garcia’s return to the ring ended in a shock loss by an unanimous decision

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6 d. ago Ryan Garcia stunned by Rolando Romero in seismic Times Square upset

Garcia loses by unanimous decision to 6-1 underdogHaney, Lopez cruise in surreal Times Square settingPhotos: Saudi-backed boxing takes over Times SquareRolando ‘Rolly’ Romero scored the biggest win of his career on Friday night, upsetting Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision in the main event of a surreal outdoor boxing card staged in the heart of Times Square.Romero dropped Garcia with a double left hook in the second round and went on to control the fight. The three ringside judges scored the bout 115-112 (twice) and 118-109 for the Las Vegas-based fighter, who improved to 17-2 with 13 knockouts. (The Guardian had it 116-111 for Romero.) Continue reading...

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1 week ago Conclave choice for the next pope ‘totally unpredictable’, says Vatican expert

The theologian added that the timing of 2024 film Conclave “couldn’t be more powerful”

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2 w. ago GMB viewers fume over 'unprofessional' outfit choice to announce Pope's death

Good Morning Britain viewers were not happy with the programme's delivery of the Pope's death today, as they were distracted by host Ranvir Singh's outfit.

Events

2 w. ago Pope Francis' break from funeral tradition: From choice of coffin to where he will be buried, how the ceremony will be different to his predecessors

Although a papal funeral has traditionally been an elaborate affair, Pope Francis approved plans to make it less complex ahead of his death.

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3 w. ago Live Review: The Delines + Peter Bruntnell, Union Chapel, London – 4th April 2025

Live Review: The Delines + Peter Bruntnell, Union Chapel, London – 4th April 2025  Americana UK

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