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Pope Leo XIV: Soft-spoken American Spent Decades Amid Poor In Peru

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but his powerful role within the Roman Curia has also given him a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

International Business Times

From deep dish to ‘Da Pope’: Social media users welcome the Chicago-born head of the Catholic Church

He may lead Vatican City now, but the internet is obsessed that he’s from the Windy City

The Independent UK

New Pope Fuels Trisha Paytas Fans' Theory After Being Confirmed on Her Birthday, Being From Her Home State: 'It's Getting Ridiculous'

Trisha Paytas' fans are officially convinced she is giving birth to the reincarnation of Pope Francis after the Vatican announced its new leader.

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Gaza, gay rights, abuse and Trump: How will Pope Leo XIV confront global crisis?

The world receives a message of ‘peace and justice’ from the Vatican amid global turmoil and a long shadow of abuse in the church

The Independent UK

Who Is Pope Leo XIV? 20 Fascinating Facts About the Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant Latin America Advocate

Cardinal Robert Provost, elected as the first American pope, was a close friend of Pope Francis, lived in Latin America for many years, and is an advocate for women and migrants, among other things you should know about him.

Latin Times

Robert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good-humoured first US pope

Colleagues recall a calm and grounded leader capable of moderating between factions, with a strong connection to his predecessor

The Guardian - UK

What will the new pope be like? He’s chosen to be called Leo: that’s no accident

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, says former Tablet editor Catherine Pepinster

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Who is Leo XIV, the new Pope chosen by cardinals to lead the Catholic Church?

Pope Leo has made history as the Church’s first American pontiff.

The Independent UK

Americans Share Mixed Reactions After New Pope Leo XIV Announced as First American Pope

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see their region represented in the Holy See.

Latin Times

AP PHOTOS: A look at Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the US

Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first pope from the U.S.

The Independent UK

First American Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace, Unity and Dialogue: 'Christ Goes Before Us'

Newly elected Pope Robert Prevost called for peace, unity, and bridge-building in his first address, honouring Pope Francis and urging the Church to walk together in faith and love.

International Business Times UK

Cardinals watched Ralph Fiennes Oscar-winning Conclave for tips on choosing next pope

The Oscar-winning drama is said to have been used as an unofficial guide by Rome clergy to elect the new pontiff

Evening Standard

Quick Facts About First Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV: Who Are The Augustinians and What Do They Believe

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and member of the Augustinian order, is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first Augustinian pontiff and signalling a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

Vatican conclave elects an American pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen Thursday to be the next leader of the Catholic Church

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The Independent UK

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Pope Leo XIV: Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is First American Pope

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American and North American pontiff in Catholic Church history.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: A new Pope is chosen

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Robert Prevost: ‘Dark horse’ American cardinal succeeds Pope Francis to become 267th Pontiff

Prevost, 69, will be know as Pope Leo XIV

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“Habemus Papam”: White Smoke Signals New Pope Has Been Chosen, Chicago-born Robert Prevost

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Latin Times

New Pope Chosen as White Smoke Comes From Vatican's Sistine Chapel Chimney

A new Pope has been chosen as white smoke comes from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel chimney

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Robert Prevost becomes first Pope from North America in history

CARDINAL Robert Francis Prevost has become the new Pope, the first North American to hold the role ...

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Eat, nap, vote: Inside the Vatican conclave to choose the next pope

What actually takes place when the cardinals are not casting their votes during the papal conclave?

The Guardian - UK

Black smoke for second day at Vatican as voting fails to elect a pope

Catholic cardinals deadlocked in Sistine Chapel and must cast fresh ballot

Euronews

Why local assemblies of bishops could revolutionise the conclave

The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st century Catholicism.

Euronews

Dominique Mamberti: Who is the cardinal deacon who will announce the new pope to the world?

A leading figure in Vatican diplomacy, Dominique Mamberti will have the important task of introducing the new pontiff to the Catholic faithful. He held numerous important roles at the Holy See until his appointment as cardinal protodeacon in 2024.

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