42 m. ago Pope Leo XIV leads first mass service at Sistine Chapel as world celebrates election of first American pontiff in the Vatican: Live updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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49 m. ago Pope Leo XIV holds first mass as pontiff in Sistine Chapel – live

Pope is holding mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, with a live feed broadcast to the worldProfile: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: the many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVChina has sent congratulations to newly elected Pope Leo XIV and hopes the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue dialogue with China “in a constructive spirit”, Reuters reports a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday at a regular press conference.Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, strained relations between the Vatican and China in 2020 when he described China’s Muslim Uyghurs as a “persecuted” people, listing them alongside the Rohingya, the Yazidi, and persecuted Christians in Islamic countries. Continue reading...

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52 m. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New American pontiff Robert Prevost holds first Mass amid claims he’s ‘anti

The 69-year-old former cardinal 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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55 m. ago 'It was chaos when white smoke confirmed Pope Leo XIV – I was elbowed by a nun!'

The Mirror's chief reporter Andy Lines was in St Peter's Square when white smoke finally emerged from the chimney yesterday, signifying that Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo XIV

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59 m. ago Harry Styles bizarrely spotted during Pope announcement and people were distracted by one thing

Harry Styles was among thousands of people who flocked to the Vatican City on Thursday to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history

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73 m. ago An American has become pope. Will he be the moral leader we desperately need? | Arwa Mahdawi

Pope Francis spoke for the most vulnerable, from Palestinians in Gaza to immigrants in the US. Let’s hope that Leo will follow in his footstepsAmerica is back, baby. Not only has the Gulf of Mexico been successfully Americanized, the Vatican is now officially US territory. OK, fine, not officially, but, on Thursday, the Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost was announced as pope. The 69-year-old, who has taken the papal name Leo XIV, is the first clergyman from the United States to lead the Roman Catholic church.While Prevost was a frontrunner for the papacy, his victory seems to have taken many experts by surprise. There has long been resistance to an American pope for a number of reasons, including the fact that it might make it appear as if the Vatican is aligned with the world’s strongest economic and military power. Continue reading...

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90 m. ago Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass as leader of the Catholic Church

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass as the leader of the Catholic Church on Friday (9 May).

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91 m. ago Leo XIV looks like a Never Trumper Republican, based on his voting record

New pope voted in string of Republican primaries – until Donald Trump came to dominate GOP politics

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1 hour ago Pope Leo XIV to hold first mass as world celebrates election of first American pontiff in the Vatican: Live updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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1 hour 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

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1 hour ago Pope Leo XIV could bring big change to the Catholic Church – here’s how Francis set the stage

Francis had begun making several reforms during his papacy – Leo could take things even further

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1 hour ago How did the new Pope get his name? Leo XIV's choice is 'special symbol' of Francis' legacy

Robert Francis Prevost, known as Pope Leo XIV, has made history as the first North America leader of the Catholic church - and his name choice could signal a continuity with his predecessor

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New American pontiff Robert Prevost to hold first Mass amid claims he’s ‘anti

The 69-year-old former cardinal 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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3 h. ago What Pope Leo XIV will be paid revealed – and new leader gets more than just cash

The previous leader, Pope Francis, actually refused a wage and accepted only the offers of expenses and insurance and the exact wage decision has not yet been revealed, however

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3 h. ago Why the Pope chose the name Leo XIV is revealed: Choice of title shows how he wants to carry on the work of his predecessor Francis

A Vatican spokesman confirmed the choice was a reference to Leo XIII, who was the head of the Church from 1878 and 1903.

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4 h. ago Three big clues about new Pope Leo XIV’s papacy in opening speech

Leo asked permission to offer the same blessing Francis used just a few weeks ago

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4 h. ago The Latest: Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass

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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full as new pontiff declares ‘evil will not prevail’

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis and thanked cardinals who elected him after two days of voting

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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: America's first pontiff to lead Mass at Sistine Chapel after historic election

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

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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New American pontiff Robert Prevost to hold first Mass after historic election

The 69-year-old former cardinal 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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