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Leo XIV says Church must fight 'lack of faith' in first mass as pope
In his first homily as pope, Leo XIV calls on the Catholic Church to urgently restore faith among millions, marking a historic moment as the first American pope.
Ramaphosa welcomes historic election of first American Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV
President Ramaphosa hailed the peaceful vision of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, expressing hope that his leadership will inspire unity amid global turmoil.
'Great honour': Leaders welcome Leo, first US pope
Pope Leo XIV was officially elected as the new head of the Catholic Church.
White smoke billows and the bells ring for Prevost, the first US pope as Leo XIV
The 69-year-old Archbishop-Bishop emeritus of Chiclayo, Peru, was made a cardinal by Francis in 2023 after being named prefect of the dicaster.
Prevost becomes first US pope as Leo XIV
The 69-year-old Archbishop-Bishop emeritus of Chiclayo, Peru, was made a cardinal by Francis in 2023 after being named prefect of the dicaster.
White smoke signals Catholic Church has new pope
Thousands of pilgrims and curious onlookers in St Peter's Square cheered and applauded as the smoke appeared and bells began to ring, indicating the 2,000-year-old institution has its 267th pope.
Rand steadies as markets shrug off Fed hold and Vatican smoke signals
After a brief dip caused by conflict between India and Pakistan, the rand recovered and resumed strengthening against the dollar.
WATCH: Cardinals to vote again as second black smoke signals no pope elected
Thick black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope, leaving thousands in St Peter's Square in a mix of applause and disappointment.
Cardinals gather for second day of voting to elect new pontiff
Anticipation grips the Catholic world as cardinals prepare for a second day of voting in the Vatican conclave, following the black smoke signal that confirmed no majority was reached in the first ballot.
All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave enters day two
The Catholic world waits in suspense as cardinals enter their second day of voting to elect a new pope.
WATCH: Black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney as Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first try
Thick black smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday signaled that the cardinals' first vote in the conclave failed to elect a new pope.
Vatican readies for conclave lockdown
The Sistine Chapel was prepared for a papal election as cardinals arrived at the Vatican to choose Pope Francis's successor.
Catholic Church's direction in the balance as conclave looms
A total of 133 "Princes of the Church" will meet on Wednesday to elect from among their number a successor to Pope Francis.