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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church

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Video shows moment Robert Prevost revealed as the new pope

Crowds erupted as Cardinal Robert Prevost appeared on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square

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Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV previous criticism

The new pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: A new Pope is chosen

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo: The American-born pontiff who emerged as a powerful critic of Trump’s war in Iran

The first US-born pope has clashed with the Trump administration over its positions on war and immigration

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Robert Prevost Has Been Elected As The First U.S. Pope In History

Robert Prevost has been elected as the first U.S. Pope In History. His name will be Leo XIV

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The EU will hold talks later this month on reviewing ties with Israel as concern mounts over Gaza

The European Union's top diplomat says that foreign ministers will hold formal talks on May 20 on a demand to review an EU pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza

The Independent UK

For Catholics in Congress, pope selection sparks giddiness - Roll Call

As the new pope is announced, more than 150 members of Congress are Catholics — the largest single religious denomination in Congress.

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Cardinals begin choosing new pope in largest ever conclave

Election could be most unpredictable in church’s history with 133 diverse and divided participants in Sistine Chapel

The Guardian - UK

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals tipped to come out on top in the Conclave

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen others are in strong contention

The Independent UK

Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope

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Who’s who at the Vatican?

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.

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With Oscar-nominee ‘Conclave’ piquing interest, pope keeps dean of the College of Cardinals in place

Pope Francis has thrown a wrench in some of the speculation about a future conclave

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