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Southern African Bishops welcomes Pope Leo XIV with gratitude and prayer

Vatican News - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 06:53

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: 'We are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ'

Vatican News - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:45

The morning after being elected the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, reminding them that "we are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ" while warning that where faith is lacking, life loses meaning.

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Augustinian Prior General: Leo XIV is ‘truly close to everyone'

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:40

Father Alejandro Moral, a long-time friend of the newly elected Pope, tells Vatican News that the new Pope "immediately spoke of justice and peace and of bridges between all, of synodality’"

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Archbishop Broglio welcomes Pope Leo XIV: 'A shepherd for a troubled world'

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:38

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expresses joy and gratitude following the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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The election of Pope Leo XIV

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:30

Watch special moments leading up to the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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Matteo Bruni: Pope Leo XIV's name choice highlights the Church's mission

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:21

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, describes Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world as a call to peace and dialogue. He also highlights the significance of his name as a clear reference to the Church’s social teaching in the modern age.

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Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 13:28

Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis, Cardinal Prevost, was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Bishops. Here you can find the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome.

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Pope Leo XIV: 'Peace be with all of you'

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 13:04

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful and the world invoking peace and pledging to work for a united Church faithful to Jesus and to the Gospel.

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Surrendering oneself to He who guides the Church

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:30

Our Editorial Director reflects on the spiritual significance of accepting the papal ministry as an act of trust in Christ, who guides the Church.

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Leo XIV is the new Pope

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:19

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.

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Habemus Papam!

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:08

White smoke ascends from the roof of the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of a new Pope. The world awaits the appearance of the Cardinal electors on the Loggia of St Peter's Basilica, and the announcement of the 266th successor of St Peter.

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Africa is praying for Cardinals in the Conclave through the Radio Maria network

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 05:43

Africa's Radio Maria network has been encouraging its listeners to pray for the Cardinals as they choose a new Pope. One such prayer initiative was recently hosted at the Marian Shrine of Kibeho in Rwanda.

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Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

Vatican News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 04:55

No Pope was elected after the third ballot of the conclave to elect the 267th Pope.

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Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 14:00

No Pope was elected after the first ballot of the conclave to elect the 267th Pope.

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The Conclave begins

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:00

The 133 cardinal-electors have entered the Sistine Chapel in solemn procession, beginning the conclave that will elect the next and 267th pope.

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The election of a Pope: From white smoke to ‘Habemus Papam’

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 06:25

We offer a detailed look at what happens inside the Sistine Chapel in the moments before the appearance of the white smoke, and what takes place prior to the announcement made by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti from the Loggia of Blessings of St. Peter’s Basilica, when he proclaims the name of the new Bishop of Rome.

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The history of the names of the Successors of Peter

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 06:04

A longstanding tradition has it that Popes change their names from their baptismal name, though it hasn’t always been the case, especially in the first centuries of Christianity. Popes have often chosen the names of their immediate or distant predecessors out of respect, admiration, or recognition to mark continuity, but also different names to mark innovation.

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India-Pakistan clash escalates to intense confrontation

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 04:28

Confrontation between India and Pakistan over Kashmir escalates dramatically following Indian airstrikes deep into Pakistani territory in retaliation for the killing of 26 Indian tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month, an attack allegedly carried out by Pakistan-based Islamist militants.

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Cardinal Re: United in prayer before the Conclave, we ask the Holy Spirit for guidance

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:56

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presides over the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, and calls for unity in faith and prayer as the Cardinals go into the Conclave to elect the new Pope. "May the Pope elected may be he whom the Church and humanity need at this difficult, complex, and troubled turning point in history."

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How to follow Papal Election on Vatican Media

Vatican News - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 01:26

From the Mass for the Election of the New Pope to the white smoke, Vatican Media provides broadcasts, platforms, and frequencies to follow the Conclave Live via video and audio

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