32 m. ago Conclave LIVE: US priest Robert Francis Prevost is named as new pope and takes the name Leo XIV after white smoke emerges over Sistine Chapel

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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33 m. ago Pope Leo XIV: What the new pope’s name choice says about his future plans

Cardinal Robert Prevost spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops

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34 m. 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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38 m. 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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41 m. ago Robert Prevost announced as new Pope Leo XIV and is first American pope in history

The conclave has reached a decision on Pope Francis' successor

Culture

47 m. ago Who is new Pope Robert Prevost? First American chosen to lead as Pope Leone XIV

The successor to Pope Francis has been announced after a conclave of 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel for an ultra secretive voting process to select the new head of the Catholic Church

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90 m. ago Abortion case prompts calls for legal reform after woman’s four

The investigation has been described by MPs as ‘cruel and unnecessary’ and a ‘shocking wake-up call’ of the need for a change in the law.

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90 m. ago Louise Redknapp reveals Eternal fame's devastating toll on her confidence

Eternal singer Louise Redknapp has opened up about the devastating toll that fame had on her body confidence, as she was once voted one of the sexiest women in the world

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2 h. ago Irish 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 Liam Payne's poignant commitment to son Bear as he's set to inherit father's fortune

Liam Payne's son is set to inherit his father's millions after his tragic death - and the singer shared a powerful admission about Bear not long before he passed away

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2 h. ago Woman in BDSM threesome who took foetus to hospital in rucksack after taking miscarriage pills is cleared of having an illegal abortion

Nicola Packer, 45, who took abortion pills during lockdown has been cleared of illegally terminating a pregnancy.  

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2 h. ago Lindt is offering a huge discount on its left over Easter chocolate with prices starting at £3

Lindt has knocked up to 70% off its best-selling Easter chocolate including Easter eggs and its iconic giant truffle ball, allowing you to get your hands on it for as little as £3

Economics

2 h. ago Lindt is offering a huge discount on its leftover Easter chocolate with prices starting at £3

Lindt has knocked up to 70% off its best-selling Easter chocolate including Easter eggs and its iconic giant truffle ball, allowing you to get your hands on it for as little as £3

Economics

2 h. ago Woman trying to sell home astounded when she discovers what neighbour has done

A woman has been left fuming over her neighbour's "entitled" actions, which she believes were sparked by the fact she and her husband are trying to sell their house and move away

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3 h. ago Fears Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner could flee to country without extradition treaty if he walks free from prison

Christian Brueckner is currently in German jail for raping a woman in 2005 in the part of Portugal's Algarve region where three-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007.

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3 h. ago One Direction's net worth as Liam Payne leaves huge fortune to Cheryl Tweedy

One Direction became the biggest band in the world and racked up impressive bank balances due to their success – but just how much are they actually worth?

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3 h. ago Tom Cruise's incredible Mission: Impossible diet hack that got him in shape

Action man Tom reveals the surprising food that fuelled the daredevil scenes as his eighth movie in the franchise hits cinemas this month

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3 h. ago Arsenal fans told exact moment Mikel Arteta knew he'd made season

Arsenal will finish trophyless for the fifth consecutive year after Mikel Arteta's side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semi-finals by Paris Saint-Germain

Sport

3 h. ago Woman found not guilty of having illegal abortion after trial at west London court

Nicola Packer, 45, cried and wiped her eyes with a tissue after she was acquitted by a jury

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3 h. ago ‘Utterly traumatised’: anger at ordeal of UK woman accused of illegal abortion

Calls for law change after ‘cruel and unnecessary investigation’ into Nicola Packer that CPS brought to trialWhen Nicola Packer took a pregnancy test in November 2020, as the country was in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, she did not even believe she was pregnant.Aged 41 at the time, she thought it more likely that she was perimenopausal, but had been feeling under the weather and when her friend – with whom the pregnancy had been conceived – suggested she took a test, she only did so to “prove him wrong”. Continue reading...

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