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Pope Leo XIV declares himself Roman, completing ceremonial steps as Bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also prayed for Chinese Catholics, emphasising unity with the Holy See.

Euronews · May 25, 2025

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues

Pope Leo XIV is praying for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

How the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV could influence the world economy

The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century.

Euronews · May 18, 2025

Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes

The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of his ministry in Peru, before being elevated to Vatican roles by Pope Francis.

The Conversation · May 9, 2025

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.

Euronews · May 8, 2025

Vatican fashion: Rome’s tailors abuzz over prospect of new pope

As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Papal Conclave By The Numbers

The Vatican's papal conclave to choose a new spiritual leader for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is governed by procedures and rituals that have evolved over centuries.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

History Beckons As Cardinals Gather To Elect New Pope

Cardinals from across the world will be shut into the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for a secretive conclave to elect the next head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Anti-Popes, 1,000-day stand-offs and a challenge to personal hygiene: Quirky facts about the Conclave

The secret election to choose a new Pope has been going on for centuries

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025