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Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian action in Gaza in first audience

The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s "heartbreaking" suffering during his first general audience in St Peter’s Square.

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How will the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV influence the world economy?

The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century.

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Pope Leo XIV offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Vatican

The Vatican did not release a statement after the meeting, but Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, calling for “just and lasting peace”.

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Pope already hit with waves of misinformation a week into the job

Just as his predecessor was a prime target for fake news, Pope Leo XIV has been hit with various false claims on social media and elsewhere.

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'We'll break something,' tennis fan Pope Leo XIV tells Sinner

The pontiff received Jannik Sinner in a private audience, who gave him his racket. The Pope's passion for tennis is well known.

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Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to bridge divisions in the Church

The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, while those more conservative seek a traditionalist approach.

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Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican

As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists

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Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of imprisoned journalists

Pope Leo XIV has made a powerful appeal on Monday for the release of imprisoned journalists, highlighting the 'precious gift of free speech and the press.'

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Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment

Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis' death, raising questions about his approach to tradition.

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'Never give in to mediocrity,' Pope Leo XIV tells the press

Pope Leo XIV's first address to the press at the Holy See emphasised dignity, justice and free speech, urging journalists to reject mediocrity and partisan divisions. Euronews brings you a first-hand account of the experience.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for world peace in first blessing as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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Will Pope Leo XIV continue the Vatican’s legacy on climate change?

Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so far.

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World leaders praise Pope Leo XIV's first calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.

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Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.

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How St Peter's Square faithful greeted Pope Leo XIV for the first time

Euronews was in St Peter's Square along with 150,000 people who flocked to greet the first-ever pope to hail from the US.

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Funniest internet reactions to first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV

From deep dish pizza to 'The Bear', with also mentions of Trump's tariffs, the internet wasted no time in welcoming the new pope with a solid dose of tomfoolery.

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Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his roots as an Augustinian priest.

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Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, elected Pope Leo XIV?

Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up to the conclave, was not considered a frontrunner to be elected pontiff.

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Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the 267th pope. Crowds in St Peter’s Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge.

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Conclave's true stars? Seagulls steal the show in St Peter's Square

The cardinals voting inside the chapel were presumably unaware of the meme-worthy performance above their heads.