7 h. ago Catholics around the world celebrate as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV – live

Successor to Pope Francis becomes first US pontiff, although he is also a Peruvian citizenRobert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first US popeAmericans on first US pope: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’Share your views on Pope Leo XIVHistorically, 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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8 h. ago Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel

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13 h. ago Robert Francis Prevost becomes first US pope and will be known as Leo XIV – live

Bells ring in St Peter’s Square as cardinals elect successor to Pope FrancisRobert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US pontiffUS celebrates first US pope: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’Historically, 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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13 h. ago Conclave LIVE: First American Pope Leo XIV tells crowds 'may peace be with all of you'

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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14 h. ago New Pope Leo XIV says 'peace be with you all' as he addresses huge crowds in first speech

White smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating a new pontiff had been chosen.

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14 h. ago New pope LIVE: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first North American pontiff and will be called Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV emerged onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica where he addressed jubilant crowds

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14 h. 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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14 h. ago New Pope Leo XIV makes first appearance at St Peter's Basilica

He was elected following a 24-hour conclave, with white smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney earlier today indicating a new Pope had been chosen.

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14 h. 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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15 h. ago Vatican conclave cardinals: New Pope elected as white smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel chimney at Vatican

The 267th Pope has now been elected, after just 24 hours of cardinals meeting in a secret conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.

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15 h. ago Video shows historic moment white smoke from Sistine Chapel confirms new pope

This is the moment white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of the Catholic Church's 267th pope.

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15 h. ago Conclave live: New Pope chosen in historic vote as white smoke appears above Sistine Chapel

Smoke signals 133 cardinals agree with at least two-thirds majority on who should succeed Pope Francis

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15 h. ago Mirror's Daily Digest: Our top stories from new pope revealed to BBC star charged by police

In this Thursday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from white smoke signalling a new pope being elected to a BBC star being charged by police under the Terrorism Act 2000

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15 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals have picked the new pope as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel to break the news

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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15 h. ago New pope elected LIVE: New leader of Catholic Church chosen as white smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney

A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries are involved in the secret ballot to elect a new pope

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15 h. ago White smoke appears over Sistine Chapel as Conclave elects new Pope

Millions now await the announcement of the new head of the Catholic Church after the historic Sistine Chapel vote

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15 h. ago Watch live: Cardinals elect new pope as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

Watch live as cardinals elect a new pope with white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening (8 May).

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15 h. ago New pope elected as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel chimney

A new head of the Catholic church has been elected after cardinals met for coclave in the Vatican

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15 h. ago New Pope chosen as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney, meaning the 133 cardinals had reached a two-thirds majority, or 89 ballots, necessary to become the 267th pope

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16 h. ago White smoke as new Pope chosen with head of Catholic Church to be revealed soon

White smoke has flowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel – but the pontiff's name has yet to be announced in line with tradition. We should know who the new pope is shortly

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