2 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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2 h. ago Megan Campbell breaks Guinness World Record for longest throw

London City Lionesses player Megan Campbell broke the record with a throw of 37.55 metres.

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2 h. ago Government accused of ‘false ignorance’ on shipments of Israeli arms

A ‘robust’ probe is being carried out into claims that weapons were being flown through Irish skies unknown to the Irish authorities.

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2 h. ago 'He will return to Ireland' says Irish priest who is a friend of Pope Leo

'He will return to Ireland' says Irish priest who is a friend of Pope Leo  Irish Examiner

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2 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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2 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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3 h. ago Phase 3 of construction project at Ireland, Ironwood intersection to begin Friday

Phase 3 of construction project at Ireland, Ironwood intersection to begin Friday  WNDU

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3 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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3 h. ago Darren Rafferty "inspired" for Giro since seeing the race in Ireland as 10

Darren Rafferty "inspired" for Giro since seeing the race in Ireland as 10-year-old  Sticky Bottle

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3 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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3 h. ago NFL will reveal details for Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ireland game next Tuesday

NFL will reveal details for Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ireland game next Tuesday  PennLive.com

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4 h. ago Leader of Church of Ireland 'rejoicing with Catholic brothers and sisters' over election of new pope

Leader of Church of Ireland 'rejoicing with Catholic brothers and sisters' over election of new pope  Belfast News Letter

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4 h. ago Joe Duffy retirement: Liveline host presided over Ireland’s court of public opinion

The departing RTÉ host gave witness to Irish life on his phone-in show and exits the stage as one of the most influential, and distinctive, figures in Irish broadcasting

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4 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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4 h. ago EU dealt 'Irexit' warning as support for bloc in Ireland falling

EU dealt 'Irexit' warning as support for bloc in Ireland falling  Daily Express

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5 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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5 h. ago 'First American pope': Trump, 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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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: American cardinal Robert Prevost elected as new pope

Cardinals choose new pontiff after fourth vote at the Vatican

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5 h. ago American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost announced as 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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5 h. ago As it happened: 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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