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

May 9, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 8, 2025

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

“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

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. 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

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

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.

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

May 8, 2025

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

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.

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

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

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

Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Why It Matters What the New Pope Will Wear When He Appears on the Balcony 

May 7, 2025

Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the people.

Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, indicating no pope has been chosen yet. | Credit: EWTN News

BREAKING: Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope

May 7, 2025

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day of conclave voting concluded without a new pontiff.

Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Room of Tears: Where New Popes Go Right After Their Election

May 7, 2025

The Room of Tears is just a few feet away from the Sistine Chapel, where the monumental decision of the papal election is made by Catholic cardinals.

The papal fisherman’s ring and lead seal are nulled during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Cardinals Witness Destruction of Pope Francis’ Ring, Seal

May 6, 2025

The papal fisherman’s ring and lead seal were nulled during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals on Tuesday.

Erection of Bagamoyo Diocese in Jubilee Year Part of Pope Francis’ “special regard” for Tanzania: Apostolic Nuncio

May 6, 2025

The late Pope Francis had a “special regard” for the people of God in Tanzania, which he demonstrated in “promptly” addressing the pastoral and administrative needs of the East African nation, the Apostolic Nuncio in the country has said.