7 h. ago Chosen one: a visual guide to Pope Leo XIV, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics

Explore our infographic on Leo XIV, the first American pope, and how he was elected as leader of the Catholic Church.

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52 h. ago Pope Leo XIV urges release of reporters held for ‘seeking truth’, asks media to choose peace

The first American pontiff called for peace-focused reporting and rejects “war of words”.

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3 d. ago Peruvians celebrate new pope from adoptive city, praise his ‘big heart’

Thousands gathered in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, who for years lived, ate and prayed among them.

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3 d. ago Pope Leo XIV sees AI as main challenge for humanity, explains link to his name

The new pontiff then visited the tomb of Pope Francis and a sanctuary south of Rome on his first trip outside the Vatican.

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4 d. ago Villanova rejoices as alumnus, American ‘Bob’ becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff

The US university, steeped in Augustinian tradition, celebrated its first papal link – Cardinal Robert Prevost.

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4 d. ago ‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humour

White Sox barbs, The Bear references and jokes about ‘deep-dish communion wafers’ mark the election of the first American pontiff.

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4 d. ago Trump administration live updates: President floats 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized

Trump administration live updates: President floats 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized  NBC News

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5 d. ago Trump administration live updates: President suggests 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized

Trump administration live updates: President suggests 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized  NBC News

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5 d. ago Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’ after historic election

America’s first pope gives first homily after he was chosen as the successor to Pope Francis.

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5 d. ago Details on Pope Leo XIV and his views. And, U.S. and China trade negotiations begin

Details on Pope Leo XIV and his views. And, U.S. and China trade negotiations begin  NPR

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5 d. ago Faithful called to pray for Leo XIV, first US pope, by Hong Kong Catholic Church

The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on Thursday as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

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5 d. ago What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals commitment to social justice

The new American pontiff is indicating that he will continue the late Pope Francis’ work, an expert on religious studies says.

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5 d. ago Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history

He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.

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