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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...

When King Charles could meet Pope Leo XIV - everything you need to know

Robert Francis Prevost has been named as the new pope today after a two-day conclave in the Vatican. Cardinal Prevost was unveiled as the successor to the late Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on...

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...

New Pope Leo XIV: Everything we know about Robert Francis Prevost

Robert Francis Prevost has been named as the new pope after a two-day conclave in the Vatican.He was unveiled as the successor to the late Pope Francis in front of an excited crowd in St Peter's...

Watch: Second black smoke signal as conclave continues

Second black smoke signal as conclave continues Black smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for the second time, meaning cardinals in the conclave have not yet decided on a successor...

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...

Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes

Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popesSome 133 cardinals from around the globe will come together in Vatican City to elect the next pope, in a conclave starting on 7 May. When white smoke...

Donald Trump reopening Alcatraz could cost US taxpayers this eye-watering amount

Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the notorious Alcatraz prison could come at a hefty price. The former maximum security prison on an island in the Bay of San Francisco has been closed for more than 60...

Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute

Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minuteThe first vote of the conclave - the secretive process to choose a new pope - has failed to reach a decision. After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged...

Watch: The first day of the papal conclave in a minute

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret2 days agoSarah RainsfordEurope CorrespondentReporting fromRomeGetty ImagesThis must be the most secretive election in the world.When 133 Catholic...

Conclave fails to elect new pope as black smoke rises above the Vatican

The conclave being held in the Vatican to elect a new Pope has failed to select a successor to Pope Francis, as black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney. Traditionally if a new Pope is...

Watch: Cheers and gasps in St Peter's Square as first smoke emerges

Watch: Black smoke emerges after first conclave ballotSmoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney after the first ballot of the conclave - the secretive process to choose a new pope.Black smoke...

Watch: The conclave that confused everyone

Watch: The conclave that confused everyoneThe conclave - the secret process to elect the new pope - begins on 7 May.Inside the Sistine Chapel the cardinals will vote until a new pope is elected, with...