54 m. ago Harry Styles spotted greeting Pope Leo at The Vatican as fans in meltdown

The 31-year-old singer was spotted in the crowd of people waiting in St Peter's Square in Rome for the announcement of the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, on Thursday

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65 m. ago As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Speakers blasted “Born in the U.S.A

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93 m. ago Pope Leo XIV's 'difficult challenge' as Catholic Church's multimillion

Pope Leo will be tasked with tackling the Vatican's estimated £70 million debt while hoping to navigate an increasingly diverse Catholic Church that continues to swell in numbers

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1 hour ago Pope Leo XIV live: Pontiff warns against picking ‘technology, success’ over faith amid ‘anti

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 watched Conclave film before secret vote, his brother says

Pope Leo XIV’s older brother John Prevost said he and the new pontiff also played Wordle together ahead of the vote.

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2 h. ago Pope Leo's brothers reveal eerie childhood premonition that he would 'rise to lead'... and why they're now SCARED for him

Louis Prevost, the brother of Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV, said he was stunned when he watched the conclusion of the Conclave and saw his brother emerge from the Vatican.

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2 h. ago Pope Leo's brother says he fears he'll never see sibling again... and reveals bizarre 'premonition'

Louis Prevost, the brother of Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV, said he was stunned when he watched the conclusion of the Conclave and saw his brother emerge from the Vatican.

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3 h. ago Harry Styles baffles fans after being pictured in Vatican City at Pope announcement

One Direction's Harry Styles has confused fans after he was spotted at the Pope's announcement in Vatican City after Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public statement in his new role

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3 h. ago The new Pope's bling: A $660,000 ring, priceless clifftop retreat, luxurious Vatican apartments and bullet

The first American Pope is set to be inaugurated during a grandiose mass next week, during which he will receive the pallium, an ecclesiastical vestment, and the Fisherman's ring.

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: Pontiff says Church to illuminate ‘dark nights of world’ at Mass amid claims he’s ‘anti

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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3 h. ago Faith, power and missionary work: some highlights from Pope Leo XIV's first homily

Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption in the homily of the first Mass he celebrated after being elected pontiff

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4 h. ago New Pope likely to challenge Trump but will not be confrontational – UK expert

Pope Leo XIV is the first ever from North America and the US president has said he looks forward to meeting him.

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4 h. ago Harry Styles in 'so random' appearance in Vatican crowd for history

Harry Styles was among the thousands gathered in Vatican City to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV following a two-day papal conclave

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4 h. ago Augustine priest hails ‘icing on the cake’ as one of their own becomes Pope

Catholics at St Monica’s Church in Hoxton said it was a moment of pride when Pope Leo XIV was elected.

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4 h. ago ‘I worked with new Pope Leo and everyone I knew gave him the same nickname’

A Peruvian friar who worked with Pope Leo XIV has revealed the nickname given to him in recognition of his passion for "social justice issues and environmental stewardship"

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4 h. ago The new Pope's bling: A £500,000 ring, priceless clifftop retreat, luxurious Vatican apartments and bullet

The first American Pope is set to be inaugurated during a grandiose mass next week, during which he will receive the pallium, an ecclesiastical vestment, and the Fisherman's ring.

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4 h. ago Bishop of Salford welcomes Pope Leo XIV election in world facing 'global challenges'

Bishop John Arnold of Salford issued a statement following the election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8

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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV laments people valuing ‘technology, money and success’ over Christianity in first mass as pontiff – live

Pope held mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morningProfile: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: the many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVChina has sent congratulations to newly elected Pope Leo XIV and hopes the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue dialogue with China “in a constructive spirit”, Reuters reports a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday at a regular press conference.Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, strained relations between the Vatican and China in 2020 when he described China’s Muslim Uyghurs as a “persecuted” people, listing them alongside the Rohingya, the Yazidi, and persecuted Christians in Islamic countries. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 5 surprising facts you didn't know about new Pope from dividing sports fan to unexpected talent

As newly elected Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy, the Mirror takes a look back at the first US-born pope's all-American upbringing, and intriguing life filled with adventure and learning

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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV calls for church to 'illuminate dark nights' in first mass remarks as world celebrates election of first American pontiff in the Vatican: Live updates

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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