3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV lays a white rose on the tomb of the late Pope Francis as he pays touching tribute to his predecessor

Vatican News published a photo of the white-robed pope kneeling before Francis's marble tomb at the basilica in central Rome, where the faithful are still queueing to pay their respects.

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5 h. ago How Pope Leo's childhood home became drug den following the death of his parents

The first American Pope in history lived in the house for two decades with his father Louis, a teacher, and librarian mother Mildred and two brothers.

Society

5 h. ago He’s the first American Pope in history, but Leo XIV might not be able to escape the IRS

The native Chicagoan and baseball fan will likely need to get his finances in order with the IRS, like any other American, despite his new status

Culture

9 h. ago Trump’s MAGA world predicts friction between Pope and the president

Mr Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon says Pope Leo’s election is ‘jaw-dropping’

Politics

9 h. ago Pope Leo XIV speaks out against AI: ‘A challenge of human dignity, justice and labour’

New leader of the Catholic Church says AI poses challenge to humankind and dignity of workers

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9 h. ago How will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come

Cardinals say Leo would continue to speak out against conflict and violence, following the example of Pope Francis

Politics

11 h. ago Prince Edward to represent the King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Leo was elected by 133 cardinals from 70 countries in just over 24 hours, giving the church a pope just three weeks after the death of Francis

Politics

12 h. ago Exactly what Pope Leo XIV said just hours after becoming first ever American pontiff

The Mirror can reveal extraordinary new details of what happened when Pope Leo XIV returned to his lodgings on Thursday night just hours after becoming the first American pontiff

Politics

13 h. ago As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers

The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church’s 267th pope had special meaning for a group of students at an international Catholic school in Rome

Economics

14 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pontiff says AI is main challenge for humanity as he sets out vision of his papacy

New leader of the Catholic Church says AI poses challenges to defending human dignity and justice

Politics

15 h. ago Pope Leo's new working life from humble daily duties to meeting superstars

As the world welcomes a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Robert Francis Prevost who will be known as Pope Leo XIV we take a look at Pope Leo’s daily duties and the difficult challenges that lie ahead

Politics

15 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pontiff says Church must continue ‘precious legacy’ of Pope Francis

New leader of the Catholic Church identified AI as one of the most critical matters facing humanity

Politics

16 h. ago King Charles won't be at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration next week as Buckingham Palace announces who he is sending instead

The decision comes after Prince William , the Prince of Wales, attended the funeral on behalf of his father.

Politics

17 h. ago Duke of Edinburgh to represent King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

The Duke of Edinburgh is to represent the King at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV, Buckingham Palace has said.

Politics

18 h. ago Why does the pope change his name as the Vatican welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost is the first ever American pope, having been elected by the world's cardinals this week.

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20 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo warns against picking technology over faith amid ‘anti

Celebrations for Pope Leo XIV have swept across the country, though many within the Catholic church were surprised the conclave selected an American

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24 h. ago 'Leo will follow Francis.' Amazon Catholics hope the new pope will protect the rain forest

For years before becoming Pope Leo XIV — as a parish priest and then bishop in Peru — Robert Prevost built ties with interfaith environmental networks and Indigenous organizations to place forest protection and rights at the center of Church concern

Politics

24 h. ago Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity

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24 h. ago Where does Pope Leo XIV stand on key issues like sexual abuse, climate and poverty?

He has been described as a peace-seeking bridge builder but he opposes female ordination and abuse survivors are waryWhat is the position of Pope Leo XIV on the issues that face him and the Roman Catholic church? Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion

It’s the biggest victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox in a long time

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