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US President Donald Trump has called the election of the first American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, a “great honour” for the country and said he looks forward to meeting him. Trump is among the many American political figures applauding the historic appointment of the 69-year-old native Chicagoan...
The new pope Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV – the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Two years ago, Pope Francis chose him to replace Marc Ouellet as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, handing him the task of selecting the next generation of bishops....
A new pope has taken the helm of the Catholic Church, after being elected in a two-day conclave in Vatican City. Crowds of faithful erupted into cheers as Robert Prevost, 69, appeared at the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square for the first time. He will now be known as Pope Leo XIV, and is the...
Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity. Robert Prevost, 69, was chosen following a two-day conclave in Vatican City, and is the first American to lead the Catholic Church. “Help us, and help each other, build bridges,”...
Even before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, the crowds below were chanting “Viva il Papa” – Long live the Pope. Robert Prevost, 69, will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter and he will be known as Leo XIV. He will be the first American to...
This is no malfunction in the Sistine Chapel furnace. That happened in the earlier vote, when a brief puff of white smoke emanated from the morning ballot at the conclave. The Vatican has confirmed that the cardinal electors have chosen a new pontiff to lead the Catholic Church: BREAKING: White smoke appears from the Sistine...
Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent BBC/ Natalie Thomas Cardinal David, one of three Filipino cardinals taking part in the conclave, was appointed by Pope Francis “Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen,” said Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, describing the day he found out that he had been appointed a...
Laura Gozzi BBC News Reporting fromVatican City VATICAN MEDIA / HANDOUT Voting desks for 133 cardinals have been set up inside the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave. On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will begin at...
John Sudworth North America correspondent MacPherson family Alexa MacPherson (left) was sexually abused from the age of three by Priest Peter Kanchong (right) As 135 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their discussions. For the Catholic Church, no aspect of...
X/White House US President Donald Trump has attracted criticism from some Catholics after posting an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope. The picture, which was shared by official White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, who died on 21 April, and prepare to choose the next pontiff....
The Surrey man had a rollercoaster year in 2024, both in terms of performances and his role in the England side. At various points, he was captain, wicketkeeper, opener and number six. Although he made a match-winning 196 in the stunning victory over India in Hyderabad, he ended the year with an average of 33.13,...
In which I come not to bury the Gray Lady, but to — well, not praise it so much as to take it seriously and respectfully. This is actually a good question, although it’s hardly the question for the upcoming conclave at the Vatican. Not only is it a good question, but Elian Peltier offers a...
Cardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican has said. The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel on 7 May and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world. It follows the death of Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday and whose funeral...
Pope Francis, who died on April 21, was a rare beacon of hope for many Palestinians in the long months of the Gaza genocide. The pope refused to be silent on Gaza. For 18 months, he made nearly daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, including recent calls he made from his hospital...