49 m. ago What Pope Leo XIV will be paid revealed – and new leader gets more than just cash

The previous leader, Pope Francis, actually refused a wage and accepted only the offers of expenses and insurance and the exact wage decision has not yet been revealed, however

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53 m. ago Why the Pope chose the name Leo XIV is revealed: Choice of title shows how he wants to carry on the work of his predecessor Francis

A Vatican spokesman confirmed the choice was a reference to Leo XIII, who was the head of the Church from 1878 and 1903.

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63 m. ago Three big clues about new Pope Leo XIV’s papacy in opening speech

Leo asked permission to offer the same blessing Francis used just a few weeks ago

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71 m. ago How a humble Chicago schoolboy Robert Prevost with a veteran father rose to become America's first Pope

Newly elected American Pope Robert Francis Prevost came from humble beginnings in southern Chicago suburbs, where he was regarded as an integral part of the local Catholic community.

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74 m. ago The Latest: Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass

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82 m. ago Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full as new pontiff declares ‘evil will not prevail’

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis and thanked cardinals who elected him after two days of voting

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83 m. ago Pope Leo XIV: America's first pontiff to lead Mass at Sistine Chapel after historic election

The Chicago native is the 267th leader of the Catholic Church — and viewed as a progressive successor to Francis

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83 m. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New American pontiff Robert Prevost to hold first Mass after historic election

The 69-year-old former cardinal was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successor

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Mass after his historic election as the first North American pope

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3 h. ago Pope Leo's brother reveals astonishing advice to new pontiff just moments before conclave

The newly-elected Pope Leo XIV's brother admitted to a piece of advice he offered before the conclave that could have changed history.

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5 h. ago Pope Leo's brother reveals astonishing advice to new pontiff just moments after conclave

The newly-elected Pope Leo XIV's brother admitted to a piece of advice he offered before the conclave that could have changed history.

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5 h. ago Chicago in the Vatican: what America’s first pope means for the Catholic church

Pope Leo XIV will need to tread a fine line in an era of Trump-induced political turmoil

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5 h. ago Chicago in the Vatican: what the US’s first pope means for the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV will need to tread a fine line in an era of geopolitical turmoil

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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV makes moving tribute to his predecessor Pope Francis in first speech

On Thursday evening Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto St Peter's balcony to greet the crowds gathered in the square - and the world - for the first time as the 267th pope

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5 h. ago Chicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’

Residents – Catholic and non-Catholic – celebrate a ‘moment of joy’ as native son Robert Prevost becomes new pontiffAs white smoke billowed from the Vatican in Rome, yellow papal flags whipped in the crisp Lake Michigan breeze in front of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy on Chicago’s North Side.Screams of “Habemus Papam!” echoed throughout the cafeteria at the Catholic school on Thursday afternoon, when news broke that Chicago’s Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo XIV. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The Pope with a ‘twinkle in his eye’: Former protégé describes the American set to lead the Catholic Church

“It’s just wonderful, the peacemaker and unifier that he is,” Fr. Robert Hagan told The Independent

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6 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: First American pontiff takes Catholic Church helm amid increasing global turmoil

The 69-year-old was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis

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6 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: First American pontiff Robert Prevost takes Catholic Church helm amid increasing global turmoil

The 69-year-old former cardinal was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis

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6 h. ago Harry Styles fans in meltdown after he's spotted in crowd greeting new Pope in St. Peter's Square

The Grammy-award winning artist, 31, was seen in the crowd as Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public remarks in his new position.

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