62 m. ago Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

The first north American pope in history was elected on Thursday.

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93 m. ago Pope Leo opens first Mass as new pontiff as world waits to see direction he takes Catholic Church

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

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1 hour ago Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as successor to Francis

Service comes a day after his historic election as the first North American pope in the church’s 2,000-year history

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3 h. ago Big day in the Windy City: Chicago celebrates one of their own becoming Pope

“Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!”

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3 h. ago Big day in the Windy City: Pope's brother shares childhood stories as Chicagoans celebrate 'Bob'

“Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!”

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV to celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

The 69-year-old is the first north American pope in the Catholic Church’s history.

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3 h. ago Pope Leo’s social conscience won’t go down well with JD Vance and Maga America

Pope Leo XIV accurately reflects the Catholic Church’s position in the developing world, where it is growing fastest

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3 h. ago ‘I don’t think he’ll be the silent one’: Pope Leo XIV‘s brother reflects on his values and roots

John Prevost said that his brother was ‘simple, really. He’s not going to go out for a 19-course meal’

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4 h. ago Taoiseach and president lead congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Taoiseach and president lead congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland  Irish Examiner

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4 h. 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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4 h. 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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13 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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14 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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14 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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14 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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14 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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15 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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15 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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16 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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16 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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