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Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Direct Countrywide Thanksgiving Masses for Election of Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have directed that thanksgiving Masses be offered in all Diocese and Parishes of the country, following the election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff.

Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Appeals for Spiritual Solidarity with Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The Archbishop of Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his Pontificate.

Pope Leo XIV’s Election in 24 Hours Reflection of Consensus on “man the Church needs”: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius

May 9, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

The Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff on the second day of the 2025 Conclave is a demonstration that the Cardinal Electors had no difficulty in agreeing on the candidate the Catholic Church currently needs, Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has said. 

Pope Benedict XVI greets the future Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Gardens. / Credit: Courtesy of the Augustinian Midwest Province (USA), Our Mother of Good Counsel

Pope Leo XIV Meeting the Last Three Pontiffs: Photos

May 9, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter.

Then-Cardinal Robert Prevost speaking at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois, on Aug. 7, 2024. / Credit: Courtesy of St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois

In His Own Words: Pope Leo XIV on Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis, and Synodality 

May 9, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Nine months ago, before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost sat down for an interview at a parish in the Chicago area.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election to the papacy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV’s Missionary Work in Peru

May 9, 2025

By Walter Sanchez Silva

The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ... will greatly help the world grow and improve.”

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. / Credit: Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Who is Pope Leo XIV? A Bio of the First American Pope

May 8, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States. 

Southern African Catholic Bishops Hail Pope Leo XIV’s Election as “historic”, Pledge “unwavering support, prayers”

May 8, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV and described it as “historic.”

What Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Emphasized in Kenya at New Seminary Chapel Dedication Last Dec. that Points to Papacy

May 8, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

When the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, then Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, visited Kenya in December 2024, he reflected on the need to pay keen attention to the Word of God as “spirit and life” and the person of Jesus Christ as source of “true life” and foundation of the Church.

Michael Warsaw, CEO of EWTN. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

EWTN’s Michael Warsaw Celebrates "momentous" Election of First American Pope

May 8, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV,” Michael Warsaw said in a statement.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV’s First Words to the World: "Peace be with you all"

May 8, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected As 267th Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A Prayer for the Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

By CNA Staff

Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for the new pontiff.

BREAKING: Habemus Papam! White Smoke Rises from Chimney of Sistine Chapel

May 8, 2025

By AC Wimmer

White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today at 6:09 p.m. Rome time, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a new pope. Of the 133 cardinals sequestered in the Vatican since May 7, one has now been elected as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Christian Professionals in Africa Express Spiritual Solidarity with Catholic Church amid Election of New Pope

May 8, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have expressed their spiritual solidarity with the universal Church during its transitional period of electing a new successor to St. Peter, following the passing on of Pope Francis on April 21.

Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as Thursday Morning Voting Concludes Without a Pope

May 8, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 11:51 am Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals voting at the conclave have not yet elected a new pope.

Cardinals prepare to begin the conclave to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Conclave Schedule: What Time Does the Smoke Appear?

May 7, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

As the conclave gets underway, all eyes turn to the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. From this simple metal tube will emerge the long-awaited white smoke that will announce the election of the new pope.

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka addresses Pope Francis. Credit: Vatican Media

Learn from Pope Francis, Demonstrate “personal solidarity” with All: Catholic Bishop to South Africa’s Religious Leaders

May 7, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Religious leaders in South Africa have been urged to emulate the late Pope Francis, who not only admonished conditions that undermine human dignity, but also showed personal solidarity by standing with people in their struggles.

Sr. Praxides Nafula (left) and Sr. Olga Massango (right). Credit: ACI Africa

Late Pope Francis Had Africa among Pastoral Priorities: Pauline Sisters in Kenya on Late Pontiff’s Legacy

May 7, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

The late Pope Francis loved Africa and was committed to the evangelization of the people of God on the continent, members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Kenya have said in their glowing tributes to the late Pontiff, who was laid to rest on April 26.

Late Pope Francis “gave himself completely”, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Selflessness in Honour of Late Pontiff

May 7, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The late Pope Francis manifested selflessness in his 12-year Pontificate, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.