Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent
Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks. Europeans are braced
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Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy
Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing. Newly
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Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass
Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world. Pope Leo XIV has
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What the Christians of the Holy Land expect from Pope Leo XIV
Many Christians of the Holy Land rejoiced at the election of Pope Leo XIV as the successor to Saint Peter.
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Pope Leo identifies AI as main challenge in first meeting with cardinals
New pontiff sets out vision, pledging to continue ‘precious legacy of predecessor Pope Francis. Pope Leo XIV has held his
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The Vatican’s messy finances: Will Pope Leo XIV be able to clean up?
In the days leading up to the papal conclave, which concluded on Thursday with the election of Robert Francis Prevost,
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‘Leone!’ Vatican crowds hail Leo XIV as new pope of the Catholic Church
Vatican City – It felt like the square could talk in one voice: “Leone! Leone! Leone!” Thousands of people in
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Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?
The white smoke has billowed, and the Catholic church has a new pope – and he’s American. Cardinals at the
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The world reacts to selection of Pope Leo XIV with excitement, hope
The announcement that US Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named Pope Leo XIV has caused excitement tinged with hope around
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Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope in first ballot
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot. Thick black
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