44 m. ago Pope Leo's brother reveals astonishing advice to new pontiff just moments after conclave

The newly-elected Pope Leo XIV's brother admitted to a piece of advice he offered before the conclave that could have changed history.

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60 m. ago Chicago in the Vatican: what America’s first pope means for the Catholic church

Pope Leo XIV will need to tread a fine line in an era of Trump-induced political turmoil

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76 m. ago Pope Leo XIV makes moving tribute to his predecessor Pope Francis in first speech

On Thursday evening Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto St Peter's balcony to greet the crowds gathered in the square - and the world - for the first time as the 267th pope

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92 m. ago Chicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’

Residents – Catholic and non-Catholic – celebrate a ‘moment of joy’ as native son Robert Prevost becomes new pontiffAs white smoke billowed from the Vatican in Rome, yellow papal flags whipped in the crisp Lake Michigan breeze in front of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy on Chicago’s North Side.Screams of “Habemus Papam!” echoed throughout the cafeteria at the Catholic school on Thursday afternoon, when news broke that Chicago’s Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo XIV. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: First American pontiff takes Catholic Church helm amid increasing global turmoil

The 69-year-old was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis

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2 h. ago Harry Styles fans in meltdown after he's spotted in crowd greeting new Pope in St. Peter's Square

The Grammy-award winning artist, 31, was seen in the crowd as Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public remarks in his new position.

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2 h. 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 h. ago Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV 'looked the other way' when confronted with child sex abuse allegations against priest in his Chicago church

The first American pope is accused of turning a blind eye when priests under his wing were accused of sexual abuse.

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3 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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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV 'ironically hates the Cardinals' thanks to his Chicago roots

After the world's 1.4 billion Catholics waited with baited breath, the Church's first American pope was unveiled - but all people want to know is, which baseball team does he support?

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4 h. ago Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced that a native son, Cardinal Robert Prevost, had been elected pope

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5 h. ago Watch how cardinals celebrated Pope Leo XIV being chosen in rare Conclave video

Rare footage from inside the Conclave to select the new Pope shows cardinals applauding Leo XIV as he left the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, 8 May.

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5 h. ago Gaza, gay rights, abuse and Trump: How will Pope Leo XIV confront global crisis?

The world receives a message of ‘peace and justice’ from the Vatican amid global turmoil and a long shadow of abuse in the church

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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost tells crowds ‘peace be with you’ as he is elected first American pope

The Chicago native is the 267th leader of the Catholic Church — and viewed as a progressive successor to Francis

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5 h. ago Wild MAGA Pope theory resurfaces days before first US pontiff Leo XIV selected

Pope Leo XIV became the first-ever American to lead the Catholic Church but conspiracy theories abound over the sway that ultra-conservatives may have had on the election

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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV sent 'peace offering' by JD Vance despite 'anti

US Vice President JD Vance has shown his support for the newly selected Pope Leo XIV, as Robert Prevost becomes the first US pope, despite his criticism of Vance and MAGA policies

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5 h. ago MAGA melts down over ‘WOKE MARXIST POPE’ who is a ‘Never Trumper liberal’

Laura Loomer lamented that the new pope ‘is anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open Borders, and a total Marxist like Pope Francis,’ adding that it’s ‘GROSS’ that he now leads the Catholic Church

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5 h. ago JD Vance reacts to the election of the first American Pope Robert Prevost after scathing anti

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday reacted to the news of the newly elected Pope Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV.

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6 h. ago ‘Deep dish eucharist’: internet reacts to US pope with jokes and Chicago pride

Some users wonder whether new pope has had Chicago’s favorite liqueur Malört while others reference The BearThe internet exploded with humor and Chicago pride on Thursday following the historic announcement that Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American clergyman from Chicago, has been named the new pope.Now known as Pope Leo XIV, Prevost has become the first clergyman from the United States to lead the Roman Catholic church, ending the Vatican’s longstanding opposition to the idea of a US pontiff. Continue reading...

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