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  • Published on May 9, 2025

    'Floored, stunned and full of hope': Reactions to election of Pope Leo XIV

    Surprise, hope, excitement and pride were reflected in many of the initial reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost on May 8 emerging on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago-born Augustinian friar who …

    Source: National Catholic Reporter - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Read The New Pope’s Far-Left Takes On Immigration, Climate, Covid, And Race Relations

    His Holiness Leo XIV, the new pope elected on Thursday by Catholic Cardinals, is the first American pope in history, but he also has an extensive record of reposting left-wing political views online, from open borders to climate change to George Floyd. …

    Source: The Federalist - Right-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Villanova students react to alum Robert Prevost being named Pope Leo XIV, meeting him in Rome

    VILLANOVA — Church bells rang nonstop on the campus of Villanova University on Thursday afternoon, as one of their own became one of the most famous figures in the world. “LEO THE FOURTEEEEEEENTH,” one student shouted, drawing cheers from others, as …

    Source: Main Line Media News - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    New Pope Leo XIV spent years retweeting criticism of Trump policies

    Newly elected Pope Leo XIV spent years amplifying criticism of President Trump’s policies on social media — with the Catholic Church’s first American leader taking particular aim at the Republican’s hard-line immigration stance. Leo XIV, until Thursday …

    Source: Sky News Australia - Right-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    First American Pope Leo XIV Voted in Republican Primaries, Records Show

    (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, voted in several Republican primaries before being elevated as successor to Pope Francis, election records obtained by the Washington Free Beacon show. Leo XIV, who …

    Source: The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia - Right-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Villanova celebrates as graduate Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, first American pope [Updated]

    VILLANOVA — As Villanova University students studied for final exams, or carried boxes to and from their dorms Thursday, others watched the white smoke that changed the world. Minutes later, a familiar face appeared on screens worldwide: a Villanova alum …

    Source: Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    SCSU students celebrate Pope Leo XIV

    Southern Connecticut State University students were watching closely as the new leader of the Catholic church addressed thousands at St. Peter’s Basilica.  “I was super excited, I mean the fact that it happened so quickly was amazing,” SCSU Newman Society …

    Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    The New Pope Is in Francis’ Mold. But the Stark Direction of America’s Catholic Church Is Clear.

    Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. There is a new pope. On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV—formerly American Cardinal Robert Prevost—stepped out onto the balcony outside St. …

    Source: Slate Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    An 'extremely joyful day' for US Catholics

    The stunning news of the Catholic Church's first U.S.-born pope gave way to excitement for Catholics across the United States, who greeted the announcement that Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost had been named the global church's leader with …

    Source: Stockton Record - California - Pending
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    MAGA Melts Down Over New Pope’s Anti-Trump, Pro-Immigrant Social Media

    Catholics have a new Pope, and for the first time in the church’s history, it’s an American. It took the College of Cardinals only two days to elect U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis. Prevost — who has taken the name Leo XIV — …

    Source: Rolling Stone - Left-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    USA Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV 

    (Reuters) – USA Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and has taken the name Pope Leo XIV a senior cardinal announced to crowds in St. Peter’s Square. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is …

    Source: St. Kitts Gazette - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Which Conclave Character Is New Pope Robert Prevost Most Like?

    It only took roughly 24 hours for Robert Prevost, the first American-born pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history, to be named Pope Francis’s successor. That suggests the real papal conclave was a lot less dramatic than the Oscar-winning Conclave, …

    Source: Vanity Fair - Left-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    The White Sox, Aurelio's Pizza and St. Mary's Mass: A South Sider becomes pope

    Catholics across the region celebrated the historic announcement Thursday that the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the church was born and raised in the Chicago area and marveled that the faithful will now be led by a relatable local boy …

    Source: Orlando Sentinel - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    CT leaders praise new Pope Leo XIV

    Faith leaders and public officials in Connecticut are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV. In eastern Connecticut, Bishop Richard Reidy of the Catholic Diocese of Norwich offered prayers for the new pope. Reidy, who was appointed bishop just a few …

    Source: Connecticut Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Pope Leo XIV Elected, Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope in History: Live Updates

    03:13 PM EDT Pope Leo XIV to hold first Mass, blessing, and media audience Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is set to begin his official duties with a series of high-profile appearances, the Vatican confirmed Thursday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, per …

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

    Who Is Robert Prevost? New Pope Leo XIV Announced

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected pope on Thursday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. He has chosen the papal title of Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old cardinal, who spent much of his clerical life abroad in …

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

    What ‘Conclave’ gets right — and wrong — about papal politics

    In the film “Conclave,” now streaming on Prime Video, Ralph Fiennes plays a Catholic cardinal presiding over the election of a new pope. In real life, that task falls to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a close ally of the late Pope Francis and a presumed front- …

    Source: The Portland Press Herald - Maine - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Sisters hopeful synodal process of 'walking together' will continue under new pope

    Pope Francis sought to make the church less clerical and more participatory for laypeople; the question now is whether his successor will, too. But Catholic sisters who were involved in synods during Francis' papacy believe there's no turning back …

    Source: National Catholic Reporter - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    What parish priests are hoping for in a new pope

    Since the death of Pope Francis, Catholics around the world have posed questions about his successor: Will he carry forward Francis’ legacy of mercy, justice and reform? Will he be a shepherd who reaches out to the peripheries or one who turns to tradition …

    Source: America Magazine - Center-left

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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 11, 2025 - 11:40 GMT

    Pope’s passing ignites scorn from Ukrainian representatives, influencers

    (MENAFN) The death of Pope Francis has sparked derogatory remarks from some Ukrainian officials and social media users, who criticized the late pontiff for allegedly having pro-Russian sympathies in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev. The Vatican …

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

    ‘Zelensky-linked’ Ukrainian blogger ridicules passing of Pope

    (MENAFN) Sergey Sternenko, a right-wing Ukrainian blogger and former leader of the ultranationalist Right Sector group in Odessa, has sparked outrage by mocking the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced the pontiff's passing at age 88 on Monday. …

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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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