3 h. 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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7 h. ago Pope Leo XIV to hold his first mass as pontiff as Catholics around the world celebrate – live

Pope will hold private mass in the Sistine Chapel at 0900 GMT, during which he will give his first papal homilyRobert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: pontiff has many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVWhat’s in a name? When it comes to a pope – everything. The white smoke from the Sistine Chapel earlier this evening told the world that a new pope to succeed Francis had been elected – and for the first time the pontiff is from the US.But if Donald Trump and his Catholic convert Veep, JD Vance, are ready to cheer, then they should think again. Cardinal Robert Prevost has chosen the name Leo XIV – and if you’re a papal Leo, you tend to be a reformer at the progressive end of Catholicism.Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the choice of the name Leo was a “clear and deliberate” reference to the last pope named Leo. Leo XIII was elected in 1878 and was best known for his 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, which outlined ...

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12 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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17 h. ago What will the new Pope be like? He’s chosen to be called Leo: that’s no accident | Catherine Pepinster

Popes who take that name tend to be progressive reformers. If Trump and JD Vance think they have an ally in the Vatican, I think not Catherine Pepinster is a former editor of The TabletWhat’s in a name? When it comes to a pope – everything. The white smoke from the Sistine Chapel earlier this evening told the world that a new pope to succeed Francis had been elected – and for the first time the pontiff is an American.But if Donald Trump and his Catholic convert Veep, JD Vance, are ready to cheer, then they should think again. Cardinal Robert Prevost has chosen the name Leo XIV – and if you’re a papal Leo, you tend to be a reformer at the progressive end of Catholicism. That Prevost has decided to become Leo XIV will make Catholics think immediately of the last Leo – Leo XIII – and his 1891 encyclical or teaching document, Rerum Novarum, which outlined workers’ rights to a fair wage, safe working conditions and the rights of workers to belong to trade unions. If Pope Francis was the ...

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18 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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18 h. ago Trump fans rejoice over first US cardinal as Pope Leo XIV gives President 'MAGA mascot'

The new leader of the Catholic Church was elected this afternoon as Trump soon revealed what he was 'looking forward to' the most following the announcement

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19 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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19 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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20 h. ago Who is the new Pope? Conclave odds for favourite revealed after white smoke rises

The bookies have released their favourite on who could emerge victorious from the Conclave, becoming the next head of the Catholic Church – and odds have also been released on the name new pope might pick

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20 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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20 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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20 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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20 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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20 h. 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.

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20 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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20 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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20 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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20 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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20 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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20 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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