63 m. ago Harry Styles fans go wild as pop star spotted among Vatican crowds celebrating the new pope

British musician turned up as crowds rejoiced over the election of Pope Leo XIV

Culture

7 h. 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

Politics

9 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.

Politics

12 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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15 h. ago Robert Francis Prevost becomes first US pope and will be known as Leo XIV – live

Bells ring in St Peter’s Square as cardinals elect successor to Pope FrancisRobert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US pontiffUS celebrates first US pope: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’Historically, 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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15 h. ago Conclave live: Robert Francis Prevost to be first American pope and will become Leo XIV

Bells ring in St Peter’s Square as cardinals elect successor to Pope FrancisExplainer: how does the conclave work?Leading candidates to be the next popeHistorically, 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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16 h. ago New Pope chosen LIVE as Pontiff greets world from Vatican balcony

Robert Prevost has been elected as the successor to Pope Francis who died last month at the age of 88. He will be known as Leone XIV.

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16 h. ago New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – the first American to hold the post

After the world's 1.4 billion Catholics waited with baited breath, the new pope has emerged on the balcony above St Peter's Square usher in a new era for the church

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24 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals vote again after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day

The assembled cardinals vote up to four times a day, while crowds gather in St Peter’s Square to wait for the white smoke that signals the Conclave has selected a successor to Pope Francis

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25 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals to vote again after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day

The assembled cardinals vote up to four times a day, while crowds gather in St Peter’s Square to wait for the white smoke that signals the Conclave has selected a successor to Pope Francis

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25 h. ago Conclave live: Catholic cardinals gather for second day to elect new pope

Up to four rounds of voting expected with history suggesting white smoke might be seen todayExplainer: how does the conclave work?Leading candidates to be the next pope If you want to see the latest scenes from the Vatican, there is now a live stream showing St Peter’s Square and the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel pinned at the top of this page.What makes today slightly more tricky to follow is that while we have four rounds of voting, we may not get smoke after every one of them. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Locals gather for red wine spritz and conclave watch in a cardinal's hometown

Conclave watching turns out to be a perfect aperitivo activity

Politics

38 h. ago ANDY LINES: 'There were gasps all around me as black smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel'

To actually be inside St Peter’s Square in person and to see the black smoke above the Sistine Chapel felt very special, writes Andy Lines from inside Vatican City

Events

48 h. ago Luxury Scottish hotel loved by Beyonce and Harry Styles reopens after £20mil makeover

Originally built in the 19th century, the hotel is just a short drive from Glasgow

Economics

60 h. ago Gemma Collins fans convinced she has already secretly married Rami after telling clue

TOWIE legend Gemma Collins has sent her millions of Instagram fans into complete meltdown after hinting that she has quietly tied the knot with fiancé Rami Hawash

Politics

68 h. ago Royal news live: King and Queen unveil official coronation portraits two years on from ceremony

Anniversary of coronation comes as royals attend VE Day celebrations

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3 d. ago Vatican to cut phone signal during conclave to elect new pope

Transmission will be deactivated from 3pm on 7 May and restored after announcement of new pontiffThe Vatican has announced that it will cut the phone signal within the tiny city state during the conclave to elect a new pope – but this would not affect St Peter’s Square.The office of the presidency of the Governorate of the Vatican City State said that “all the transmission systems of the telecommunications signal for mobile telephones present in the territory of the Vatican City State will be deactivated” from 3pm on 7 May. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago EastEnders fans all say the same thing as Cindy Beale makes dramatic return to Walford

Cindy Beale made a dramatic return to Albert Square during Lauren and Peter's engagement party during Monday's episode of EastEnders - and fans are all saying the same thing

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3 d. ago LeBron James sends fans into meltdown with shock Met Gala announcement... just hours before 'historical event' in New York

NBA icon LeBron James was one of six athletes named to the committee of the 2025 Met Gala. Unfortunately, the Lakers star won't be attending.

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3 d. ago Blake Lively's incest scene in Another Simple Favor sends fans into meltdown

Blake Lively has fans in an uproar after her latest film features a jaw-dropping incest twist - where she ends up kissing herself on screen.

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