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  • Published on 04:12 GMT

    What can we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his X account?

    The new pope is a reader of the National Catholic Reporter. Pope Leo XIV, when he was Cardinal Robert Prevost, twice shared NCR articles on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account: Once in 2016, and again, recently, on Feb. 3, 2025. The latter was a …

    Source: National Catholic Reporter - Neutral
  • Published on 04:28 GMT

    Abilene parishioner optimistic as Pope Leo XIV begins tenure

    Editor’s Note: The following interview was originally conducted in Spanish and has been translated into English. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been appointed as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, adopting the name …

    Source: KTAB - Texas - Neutral
  • Published on 05:22 GMT

    An American pope

    Editorial Newsday 5 Minutes Ago Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, Vatican CIty on May 8. - AP PHOTO AS THE SUN set on the Vatican on May 8, the famous declaration was heard: “Habemus papam.” White smoke had, about an hour …

    Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday - Indeterminate
  • Published on 05:25 GMT

    Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes 1st American pope

    VATICAN CITY - As the sun set on Thursday over St. Peter’s Basilica, a 69-year-old prelate who began his calling as a Chicago altar boy stepped onto the central balcony as the first American pope, stunning Vatican City and the world by breaking the long- …

    Source: The Guam Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on 06:29 GMT

    A letter to Pope Leo XIV from a Baptist brother in Christ

    Like much of the world, I was glued to my television this afternoon as you were introduced as Saint Peter’s successor. While I am a lifelong Baptist, my own personal faith always has been marked by a decidedly Catholic tinge, and I think it would be …

    Source: Baptist News Global - Center-left
  • Published on 09:16 GMT

    Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

    Photo provided by Vatican Media Share This Article Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, formerly of Chicago, was elected pope on Thursday, becoming the first North American to lead the Catholic Church in its 2,000-year history. Prevost, 69, chose the name Leo …

    Source: Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas - Pending
  • Published on 09:45 GMT

    The Latest: Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

    VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday, a day after his historic election as the first North American pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history while congratulations poured in from world leaders and statesmen at the …

    Source: Imperial Valley Press - California - Neutral
  • Published on 10:04 GMT

    Global leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV after assuming papacy

    Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV and making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis. Here’s how notable figures reacted: CHICAGO MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON: " …

    Source: Sabah - Pending
  • Published on 01:41 GMT

    Winona-Rochester Diocese 'rejoicing' at selection of first U.S.-born pope

    ROCHESTER — Father Will Thompson, vicar general of the archdiocese of Winona-Rochester, said he never expected to see the Catholic Church appoint someone born in the U.S. as pope. Thompson gave public remarks at the diocese headquarters Thursday afternoon …

    Source: Post-Bulletin - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on 01:44 GMT

    Reflections on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

    As I was saying goodbye to my Uncle in-law at the hospital after finishing up a visit, I casually said to him, “Perhaps will have a new pope by the end of the day.” Kristin and I then proceeded to the hospital cafeteria where we would partake of the …

    Source: Patheos - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:55 GMT

    Archbishop Henning says Pope Leo is a 'gift to the church'

    BRAINTREE -- Archbishop Richard G. Henning said he was "surprised" but not "shocked" to see the election of the first American-born pope. Speaking to reporters outside the Archdiocese of Boston's Pastoral Center on May 8, less than …

    Source: The Boston Pilot - Massachusetts - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:34 GMT

    Catholics in Raleigh celebrate and share ties to new Pope Leo XIV: 'Beautiful'

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Father Noe Ramirez from Raleigh, who is studying in Rome, got a front row seat to the history - first the death of Pope Francis, the Conclave, and finally seeing Pope Leo XIV become the next pope. "It was just a whole bunch of …

    Source: ABC 11 - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on 03:59 GMT

    'We are proud': Pope Leo XIV graduated from seminary in Holland

    Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, attended St. Augustine Seminary, now known as the Felt Estate, in Holland, Michigan. Prevost, a Chicago native, graduated from the seminary in 1973. The Felt Mansion, once a boarding school, convent, and state police …

    Source: Ionia Sentinel Standard - Michigan - Neutral
  • Published on 04:48 GMT

    Pope Leo XIV calls on Our Lady, St. Augustine

    The first pope of the United States a missionary in Peru gave part of his first greeting in Spanish. Below is a link to a Vatican translation of the full text of his greeting. The article below that was written with a working translation so that the heart …

    Source: Aleteia - Neutral
  • Published on 05:19 GMT

    Spokane Catholics rejoice for America’s first pope

    For a brief moment, it seemed Spokane would have a direct link to the papacy, and more so than just the Washington State University flag that was spotted waving in the Vatican square during the conclave. Word of the new pope’s ties to Chicago spread …

    Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on 05:41 GMT

    The newly elected pope sets a first for the United States — and Villanova

    The plumes of white smoke that appeared from the Sistine Chapel at 1 p.m. Philadelphia time Thursday signaled the election of the first U.S.-born pope, generating a worldwide celebration. But 4,200 miles from the Vatican, what followed was a mix of …

    Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on 06:02 GMT

    Tinubu, Kefas, Kalu, Obi join world leaders to celebrae new Pope

    By Philip Nwosu History was made yesterday as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American from Chicago, Illinois, has taken …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on 06:05 GMT

    ‘Habemus papam’: from Chicago to Peru to Pope Leo XIV

    History was made on Thursday, 8 May 2025, when cardinals gathered in Rome for the conclave elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first ever pope from the United States, with his papal name declared as Leo XIV. In brief remarks after stepping out onto the …

    Source: The Catholic Herald Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on 07:38 GMT

    Pride and praise in Peru for Pope Leo who left lasting impression

    Church bells echoed out as Catholics congregated in the Peruvian capital on Thursday to celebrate the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV, who left his mark after years of service in the Andean country. "He is a good man, even to those who are bad …

    Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate

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  • Published on May 9, 2025 - 10:42 GMT

    President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV

    President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. President Ramaphosa said: “The election of Pope Leo XIV is a profound moment for the Catholic Church …

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  • Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:05 GMT

    Cardinals Continue Papal Voting Process to Select New Pope

    (MENAFN) The assembly of cardinal electors entered its second day of deliberations on Thursday, continuing the process of voting to select the next leader of the Catholic Church. The day commenced with 133 cardinal electors participating in a morning mass …

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  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

    Trump receives backlash over pope AI picture

    (MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump ignored backlash on a picture of himself as the next pope using AI that the white house decided to share, which made above 1.4 billion Catholics upset. Trump reported to reporters at the White house "The …

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  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 09:13 GMT

    Trump reacts to AI pope illustration backlash

    (MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump has brushed off criticism surrounding a viral AI-generated image showing him in papal attire, claiming that the backlash is fueled by the "fake news media" rather than the Catholic community. The image, …

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  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 09:13 GMT

    Vatican Cardinals Encounter Crucial Decision

    (MENAFN) As the Catholic Church approaches its upcoming papal conclave scheduled for Wednesday, Vatican observers report that cardinals are feeling the weight of selecting a new leader who can mend the widening rift between progressive and traditionalist …

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