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  • Published on May 8, 2025

    US Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

    VATICAN CITY: US Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday (May 8), taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff. Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St Peter…

    Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Meet the Vatican-approved techno DJ priest who had headphones blessed by Pope

    If we told you that there's a priest who spreads the word of God through techno music and that they played a banging set at Christ The Redeemer, you'd probably think we'd taken something at a rave. Though, this is no acid-infused trip, not a …

    Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Pope Leo XIV: A Shepherd Rooted in Mission and Unity

    The Diocese of East Anglia offers prayers and support for the new Holy Father. The Diocese of East Anglia joins the global Catholic community in giving heartfelt thanks to God for the election of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, the 267th Bishop …

    Source: Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia - Pending
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Why Trump’s Middle East trip should set sights beyond business deals

    By all accounts, US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East will not prioritize major diplomatic breakthroughs. White House sources have indicated that the president will focus on “deals” in his visits to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab …

    Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    A short biography and facts about the new Roman Catholic Pontiff Pope Leo XIV

    Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost was on …

    Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance?

    Leo XIV’s commitment to migrants and the poor will put him at odds with MAGA. Ad Policy The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.(Christopher Furlong / Getty …

    Source: The Nation - Left-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    New Pope Selected: White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel

    Topline White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel just after 6 p.m. local time—indicating the cardinal electors have chosen a successor to Pope Francis, ending a two-day conclave more than two weeks after Francis died. White smoke billows from the …

    Source: Forbes - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Fort Worth Catholic leaders, laity celebrate election of first American pope, Leo XIV

    Tears swelled in Nancy Eder’s eyes when she found out Robert F. Prevost was elected as the Vatican’s first American pope and would take the name Leo XIV. On May 8, Prevost walked out of the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, dressed in papal regalia …

    Source: KERA - Texas - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Peru Celebrates Pope Leo XIV With Hope And Steadfast Faith

    Peruvians are rejoicing today as Pope Leo XIV, hailing from Chiclayo, assumes Catholicism’s highest office. A longtime citizen of Peru, he seamlessly blends Latin American heritage with global leadership, sparking conversations on faith, identity, and …

    Source: LatinAmerican Post - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Fact Check: Did Pope Leo XIV follow Nicki Minaj on X? Viral post debunked

    A rumor that Pope Leo XIV started following rapper Nicki Minaj on X recently began circulating on social media. This came after Pope Leo XIV, whose real name is Robert Francis Prevost, was voted as the next pontiff after the papal conclave on May 8, 2025. …

    Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Who is Pope Leo XIV and what does he stand for?

    9 May 2025, 10:54 | Updated: 9 May 2025, 11:19 Robert Prevost Becomes The 267th Pope In History To Be Named Leo Xiv. Picture: Getty The eyes of the Catholic Church are on the new Pope Leo XIV on Friday with the first American papal set to lead mass at the …

    Source: LBC - Center-right
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    White smoke signals a new pope has been chosen at the Vatican

    Other "papabili" - potential papal candidates in Italian - are France's Jean-Marc Aveline, Hungary's Peter Erdo, American Robert Prevost, Italy's Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and Filipino Pablo Virgilio David. During the conclave, …

    Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    White smoke signals cardinals have elected new pope

    05/07/2025May 7, 2025 As stated earlier in our blog, the modern papal conclave began after the nearly three-year negotiation that resulted in the papacy of Gregory X in 1274, but does today's ritual vote have anything to do with its …

    Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    7 Interesting Facts About Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pope

    TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Catholic Church has officially welcomed a new leader. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The announcement was made by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti from the balcony of …

    Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Six things to know about Pope Leo XIV

    3. His family history reflects deep roots in faith and service Prevost was born into a devout family in Chicago’s South Side. He is the son of Louis and Mildred Prevost and one of three brothers. His mother was of Spanish descent and worked as a librarian. …

    Source: Sowetan - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Cardinal Prevost, a dark horse, as the first American and Peruvian Pope

    By Paul Ejime If it were a secular contest judged by political correctness, or otherwise, and going by his public disagreement with his compatriot, President Donald Trump, especially over immigration, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost could have been …

    Source: GNN Liberia - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    A son of Saint Augustine

    The world waits, hypnotised, for a puff of white smoke from a distant chimney, it stands chattering and speculating with its eyes locked on a high balcony. It holds its breath, hoping for magic, trying to catch a glimpse of the Wizard of Oz behind the …

    Source: The Critic - Right-wing
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    14 Things to Know About Pope Leo XIV — the First U.S.-Born Pope

    In 2023, Francis made him prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th successor of St. Peter, making him the 267th pope and the first from the United …

    Source: National Catholic Register - Center-right
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more

    A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced the day after stunning the world with the election of the first pope from the United States in the Church's history. Leo, …

    Source: AOL - Pending

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  • Published on May 11, 2025 - 11:40 GMT

    Putin hails legacy of Pope Francis

    (MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late pontiff's legacy and his efforts to promote dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican. Pope Francis, who led the …

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  • Published on May 12, 2025 - 09:53 GMT

    Regional press reports Putin ICC detention warrant invalid in Italy

    (MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin would not face arrest in Italy based on the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, as the necessary legal steps to enforce it have not been completed, Italian media reported. The ICC issued arrest warrants for …

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  • Published on May 10, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

    Leo XIV gets initiated as first American pope

    (MENAFN) History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, was elected as the first American pope. Taking the papal name Leo XIV, he greeted thousands from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, offering …

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  • Published on May 11, 2025 - 19:32 GMT

    Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace

    (MENAFN) On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV expressed his support for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, highlighting his hopes for a "lasting agreement" between the two South Asian nations. This statement was made during his inaugural Sunday prayer …

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