First American pope is a White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter – the first American to hold that role. His first words: …

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Reagan Republican in the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s conservatism is a boon for Ukraine

In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV explicitly condemned Russia’s imperialist war in Ukraine — a striking departure from his predecessor’s careful ambiguity. For Ukrainians long frustrated by Vatican equivocation, this moral clarity arrives at a …

​In Photos: Pope Leo XIV's first Sunday blessing draws thousands to St Peter’s Square in Vatican city​

Ahead of his address, staff members decorated the balcony for the ceremony. Unlike previous popes, instead of speaking from the Apostolic Palace window, he stood at the centre of St Peter’s Square, at the heart of the Church. (Image: AP) (Image: AP)

Pope Leo leads prayer in Vatican City as thousands gather to get a glimpse

Rome (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to deliver his first Sunday blessing and address since his election. The last time he stood on the same velvet-draped ledge, …

Pope Leo calls for “lasting peace” in first Sunday address at Vatican

Vatican City – Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at the Vatican. Reflecting on current conflicts, the newly selected pontiff called for a “lasting peace” in the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire …

Pope Leo XIV heads the Catholic church from Vatican City — where a secret tennis court awaits

ROME — When in Rome, head to the corner of the Via Leone IV and the Viale Vaticano and turn west for about 50 yards along the latter, to where the line for entry to the Vatican Museum starts to build. Crane your neck up to the top of the 39-foot-high …

Cardinal Prevost garnered over 75% of votes in conclave, say Vatican sources

Pope Leo XIV, at the time Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was selected during the fourth round of voting.PHOTO: AFP VATICAN CITY – In the balloting to choose the next pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost secured 105 of 133 votes to become the new leader of the …

Vatican: Tiny City-State with Global Religious Significance

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Vatican is the smallest city-state in the world, located in Rome, Italy. With an area of only 0.44 square kilometers and a population of around 764 people (estimated 2023), the Vatican is not just an administrative territory, but …

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass at Vatican

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make him history’s first American pope. Freed from their …