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What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?2 hours agoMaria ZaccaroBBC World ServiceReutersCardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.The 69-year-old is the...

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?

What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo?49 minutes agoMaria ZaccaroBBC World ServiceReutersCardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.The 69-year-old is...

JD Vance makes peace offering after new pope’s brutal Trump comments

Catholic convert and US Vice President JD Vance has rallied behind the freshly elected Pope Leo XIV, despite the former American cardinal previously expressing critical views on MAGA policies and...

Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope?

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?2 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorEPAEven before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting...

Archive: Interview with Pope Leo from 2023 after he was chosen as prefect

Watch 2023 interview with Pope Leo after he was chosen as prefectThe new pope Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church.Two...

Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope?

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?46 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorEPAEven before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting...

Why Cardinal Robert Prevost has to change his name to Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American Pope in history following a two-day conclave. The 69-year-old, born in Chicago, has chosen to take the name of Leo XIV.His choice of name hints...

New Pope Leo XIV slammed Donald Trump and JD Vance in migrant row

New Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, once challenged Donald Trump and JD Vance over their treatment of migrants. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, has used social media...

Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave

Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave 12 hours agoJonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondentReporting fromManilaBBC/ Natalie Thomas"Not even in my...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave7 hours agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCThe Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave48 minutes agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCThe Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope

Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope5 hours agoMax MatzaBBC NewsX/White HouseUS President Donald Trump has attracted criticism from some Catholics after posting an AI-generated...

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law1 hour agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanPA MediaAsylum seekers will be denied the right to stay in the UK if they...

US TV host makes Pope Francis death joke in swipe at Trump

On Monday, 21st April, the world learned the sad news that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88 early that morning after a stroke put him into a coma and led to heart failure. He had made his last...

The two 'dark horses' who may succeed Pope Francis - 'surprising' result possible

Two potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis as pontiff are "dark horses" getting less attention than others, a papacy expert has said. And she noted that the secretive process of selecting...

Pope Francis' funeral: A visual guide

Pope Francis' funeral: A visual guide17 hours agoLaura Gozzi and the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCThe funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions...

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide16 hours agoLaura Gozzi and the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCThe funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions...

Pope Francis's funeral Mass details published in full

Pope Francis's funeral Mass details published in full5 hours agoReutersThe Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square.The booklet,...

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide57 minutes agoLaura Gozzi and the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCThe funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following...