Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to head the Roman Catholic Church. Chosen by 133 cardinals, Pope Leo takes charge of the 1.4 billion-strong global Catholic community after the death of Pope Francis. Here are ten key facts about the new […]
US president Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump described the event as a “great honour” for the United States and added, “What excitement, and what a […]
Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first public appearance as Pope on Thursday evening, moments after the traditional white smoke signalled that the conclave of cardinals had reached a decision. He stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and greeted tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square with the words, “Peace be with you.” […]
