65 m. 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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73 m. 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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75 m. 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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93 m. 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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1 hour 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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1 hour 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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3 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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3 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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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: Why do Pope's change their names when elected?

It is said the chosen name of a pontiff can be the ‘first indication of what the direction of the papacy might be’.

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3 h. ago New Pope Leo holds a 'subliminal power' that could stump US President Donald Trump

American-born Pope Leo XIV exudes a "natural power" that could prove to be a major advantage as he looks set to deal with major global figures such as Donald Trump

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV says Catholic Church must illuminate 'dark nights of this world' in first Mass

Friday’s service comes a day after Pope Leo XIV was elected pontiff, becoming the first North American head of the Catholic Church

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3 h. ago King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

He is the 267th pontiff and leads the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

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3 h. ago King Charles sends message to new Pope Leo XIV as world reacts

The King has joined world and religious leaders by sending a private message to new Pope Leo XIV

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV leads first mass service at Sistine Chapel 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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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV holds first mass as pontiff in Sistine Chapel – live

Pope is holding mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, with a live feed broadcast to the worldProfile: 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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4 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New American pontiff Robert Prevost holds first 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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4 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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