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What is behind the new Pope's name?
The most commonly used name has been John, first chosen in 523 by Saint John I, Pope and martyr. The last pope to choose this ...
Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...
A surreal moment as America celebrates its first pope — and wonders what his election means
The United States was often deemed too powerful — militarily, diplomatically, and even culturally — for one of its own to ...
Archbishop welcomes 'unexpected' Pope
White smoke started billowing from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel in Rome shortly after 18:00 local time (17:00 BST) on ...
Steelers fan waves Terrible Towel at Vatican during election of new pope
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Terrible Towel appeared outside St. Peter’s Basilica after Pope Leo XIV’s election. CBS immediately ...
A Shocked Villanova Celebrates One of Its Own in New Pope
The Pennsylvania university best known for its basketball program has a new most famous alumnus in Pope Leo XIV.
Scotland's papers: New pope chosen and Trump trade deal
More from Scotland's papers. The Herald. The Scotsman. Daily Record. The Scottish Sun. Daily Mail. Scottish Daily Express.