7 h. ago Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy

Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, hopeful he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as progressives sense he will continue Pope Francis’ reformist agenda

Politics

10 h. ago Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent found inconsistent messaging across Russian state-run outlets in the days following the death of Pope Francis, which analysts say could have been part of a geopolitical strategy

Events

17 h. ago Celtic ultras join forces with rival fans in banner protests against soaring SPFL ticket prices

Fan groups up and down the country have united to send out a message to decision-makers over the cost of football

Sport

56 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

63 h. ago Rangers daft scout unveils Ange 2.0 to batter Celtic as Barry warned to rap a loaded claim about rivals – Hotline

Graeme Young was awoken from his Saturday slumber to hear the list of grievances dividing a city

Events

3 d. ago Tommy Fury vows to knock 'scared' Jake Paul 'spark out' after scrappy comeback win

Fury looking to tee up money-spinning rematch after ending 19-month absence with messy points victory over Kenan Hanjalic in Budapest

Politics

3 d. ago Texas jail guard accused of helping and laughing as four inmates killed another prisoner over $40 debt

Bexar County jail detention officer Clemente Lopez Jr., 20, is accused of allowing four other inmates beat 46-year-old Francisco Bazan to death on April 28.

Events

4 d. ago Secret trove of 'UFO evidence' hidden in Vatican archives revealed

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, calls for the Vatican to open up its secret archives are growing. In her new book, Pasulka reveals eerie encounters documented in the records.

Politics

4 d. ago A new Pope is chosen: White smoke finally rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals elect the next pontiff in third conclave vote

Hailing from 70 different countries, the 133-strong group of cardinals gathered in the Vatican for the centuries old-ritual to elect the 267th pontiff following the death of Pope Francis last month.

Events

5 d. ago Conclave live: Results of the first vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church FINALLY revealed after voting entered its fifth hour

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis last month.

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5 d. ago 'No pope!' Cardinals send black smoke signal from Sistine Chapel to show first day of conclave has ended without a new pontiff

Hailing from 70 different countries, the 133-strong group of cardinals gathered in the Vatican for the centuries old-ritual to elect the 267th pontiff following the death of Pope Francis last month.

Events

5 d. ago Conclave live: Results of the first vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church REVEALED with cardinals locked inside Sistine Chapel

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis last month.

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5 d. ago Conclave live: Who will be the next Pope? First vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church underway with cardinals locked inside Sistine Chapel

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis last month.

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5 d. ago Conclave live: Who will be the next Pope? First vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church to take place today

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis last month.

Politics

5 d. ago £20m Raskin claim seems fanciful as Rangers star must cut down the off days to be driving force of new era

The Rangers support are expecting sizable bids to come flooding in this summer but perhaps a pinch of realism is required

Economics

5 d. ago Celtic superstar Daizen Maeda battles new rival for SFWA top gong as chastening Rangers season lands a shutout

The Hoops forward was crowned PFA King and Celtic POTY and is now eyeing a Treble

Events

5 d. ago Rich MAGA Catholics fly to the Vatican after Trump said he'd 'like to be Pope'

US President Donald Trump joked he would like to be the new Pope after the death of Pope Francis. But some of his supporters are taking his comments a little too literally

Politics

5 d. ago Rangers takeover chiefs issued brutal reality check over rivals Celtic and the huge task at hand

Peter Lovenkrands has warned Rangers fans that prospective new Ibrox owners will be restricted in what they can spend to challenge Celtic next term

Politics

6 d. ago What Conclave the film gets right and wrong about the next Pope’s election

The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the death of Pope Francis

Politics

6 d. ago Ally McCoist in stitches at Celtic thievery but Rangers icon wants rivals to know the truth about Simply The Best

The 62-year-old admitted he was impressed by the 2,000-plus travelling fans but made clear their trolling will be temporary

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