13 h. ago Villanova rejoices as alumnus, American ‘Bob’ becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff

The US university, steeped in Augustinian tradition, celebrated its first papal link – Cardinal Robert Prevost.

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17 h. ago ‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humour

White Sox barbs, The Bear references and jokes about ‘deep-dish communion wafers’ mark the election of the first American pontiff.

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21 h. ago Trump administration live updates: President floats 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized

Trump administration live updates: President floats 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized  NBC News

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24 h. ago Trump administration live updates: President suggests 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized

Trump administration live updates: President suggests 80% China tariff; Pope Leo XIV's social media scrutinized  NBC News

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28 h. ago Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’ after historic election

America’s first pope gives first homily after he was chosen as the successor to Pope Francis.

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28 h. ago Details on Pope Leo XIV and his views. And, U.S. and China trade negotiations begin

Details on Pope Leo XIV and his views. And, U.S. and China trade negotiations begin  NPR

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32 h. ago Faithful called to pray for Leo XIV, first US pope, by Hong Kong Catholic Church

The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on Thursday as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

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44 h. ago What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals commitment to social justice

The new American pontiff is indicating that he will continue the late Pope Francis’ work, an expert on religious studies says.

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47 h. ago Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history

He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.

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