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Meet Pope Leo XIV: The life and times of Robert Francis Prevost

The Catholic Church has entered a new historic era with the election of American-Peruvian Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th supreme pontiff, who adopted the name of Pope Leo XIV. But what has his life and career been like?

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Leo XIV To Address Faithful With St Peter's Prayer

Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times

Prince Edward to represent King Charles at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

Prince Edward will represent King Charles at the Vatican for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18.

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Pope Leo XIV speaks out against AI: ‘A challenge of human dignity, justice and labour’

New leader of the Catholic Church says AI poses challenge to humankind and dignity of workers

The Independent UK

How will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come

Cardinals say Leo would continue to speak out against conflict and violence, following the example of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity

The Independent UK

'You're Gonna Be The Pope,' Leo XIV's Brother Recalls Telling Him

Louis Prevost is still reckoning with what just happened in his family.

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'It's Terrific': Chicago Hails Hometown Hero Pope Leo XIV

Paula Hambrick never imagined that in her lifetime the Catholic Church would be led by a pope from the United States, never mind her hometown of Chicago.

International Business Times

From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope

Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia after one of their graduates was elected the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

New Pope Leo XIV's Brother Unsure If He'll Ever Be Able to 'See Him Again': 'I'm the Brother, But It's Hard to See the Pope'

When the Vatican chose Cardinal Robert Prevost to head the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Leo XIV, his brother in Florida worried if they could remain close.

Latin Times

Pope Leo asks for help to spread the Catholic faith around the world

Pope Leo XIV on Friday called on the cardinals who elected him for help to spread the Catholic faith during his first mass in Rome as pontiff.

Radio France Internationale

The prospect of a US pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump

Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pontiff, leader of the Catholic church and spiritual guide to more than 1.4 billion Catholics. He is the first pope in history to come from the United States.

The Conversation

Chicago and Chiclayo celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, who was elected as the 267th pontiff, grew up in Chicago but lived for years in Peru, where he was the Bishop of the northern Chiclayo diocese.

Euronews

Pope Leo watched Conclave movie and played Wordle before being elected new pontiff, brother reveals

Siblings in the US describe ‘moment of disbelief’ when their brother was revealed as new head of the Catholic Church

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Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass as leader of the Catholic Church

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass as the leader of the Catholic Church on Friday (9 May).

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Pope Leo XIV could bring big change to the Catholic Church – here’s how Francis set the stage

Francis had begun making several reforms during his papacy – Leo could take things even further

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successor

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Mass after his historic election as the first North American pope

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Leo XIV, First US Pope, To Celebrate First Mass As Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church, with the world watching for signs of what kind of pope he will be.

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church after Francis

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims, tourists, local Catholics and other onlookers who had waited hours for the first…

Al Jazeera

‘Leone!’ Vatican crowds hail Leo XIV as new pope of the Catholic Church

Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.

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Australian Catholics welcome ‘approachable’ new pope in hope he will pursue peace

Leo XIV is a fan of Tim Tams but not Vegemite, one church leader says, and is ‘humble’ and ‘gentle’

Al Jazeera

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.

Evening Standard

Pope Leo XIV’s name choice ‘signals he will continue work of Francis’

Pope Leo will have the challenge of following in the footsteps of the late Francis, whose popularity saw him dubbed ‘the people’s pope’.

Latin Times

Steve Bannon Called Pope Leo a 'Dark Horse' Days Ahead of Confirmation: 'Unfortunately, He's One of the Most Progressive'

The former White House strategist also predicted a potential schism within the Catholic Church if another progressive leader similar to Pope Francis were elected.

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