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<p>Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Picture: Gregorio Borgia/AP</p>

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Pope Leo criticises wealthy elite living in ‘bubble of luxury’ as poor suffer

The Vatican on Thursday released the document, entitled I Have Loved You, which Francis had begun to write in his final months but never finished

<p>Members of the group of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are seen moored at the small island of Koufonisi, south of the island of Crete, on September 26, 2025. Picture: Eleftherios Elis/AFP via Getty Images</p>

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Gaza flotilla says vessels approached its boats as it nears Israeli blockade

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Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

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Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as US-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets under way

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Pope to bestow one of Catholic Church’s highest honours on John Henry Newman

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Pope Leo renews call for immediate Gaza ceasefire

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RTÉ coverage of Pope Francis's funeral and election of Pope Leo cost €150k

Staff airfares and hotels for one Prime Time broadcast cost around €3,600 but some of the airfares cost as little as €13

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza in first general audience

The general audience on Wednesdays is a weekly appointment that popes have kept for decades to allow ordinary faithful to have a face-to-face encounter with the pontiff

Wed, 21 May, 2025

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Pope and JD Vance meet ahead of diplomatic push for Ukraine ceasefire

Mr Vance, a Catholic convert, had led the US delegation to the formal Mass opening the pontificate of the first American pope

Mon, 19 May, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity during inaugural Mass in St Peter’s Square

His call for unity was significant, given the polarisation in the Catholic Church in the United States and beyond.

Sun, 18 May, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV rides popemobile through St Peter’s Square ahead of installation

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back vehicle to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il Papa!”The bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as ...

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: Is Pope Leo XIV the spiritual leader America needs with Trump in power?

Gareth O'Callaghan: Is Pope Leo XIV the spiritual leader America needs with Trump in power?

As America reels from Trump’s return and global tensions rise, Pope Leo XIV could offer more than spiritual guidance — he may be the world’s needed moral compass

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Pope Leo XIV made Kerry teen Donal Walsh honorary Augustinian before his death in 2013

Pope Leo XIV made Kerry teen Donal Walsh honorary Augustinian before his death in 2013

Donal Walsh’s powerful message against suicide moved a future pope, who honoured the Kerry teen days before his death

Thu, 15 May, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with imprisoned journalists

He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff

Mon, 12 May, 2025

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Pope Leo celebrates Mass at tomb of St Peter before first Sunday blessing

The Vatican said the Pope was joined by the head of his Augustinian order, the Rev Alejandro Moral Anton

Sun, 11 May, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as challenge for humanity

Leo made his first outing since his election to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna and is of particular significance to his Augustinian order

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Pope Leo XIV: Irish priests recall 'the quiet guy' who went on to inherit the chair of St Peter

Pope Leo XIV: Irish priests recall 'the quiet guy' who went on to inherit the chair of St Peter

'He always struck me as being a very disciplined, abstemious, quiet guy, and I would say we Irish would have been a bit more, shall I say, celebratory'

Fri, 09 May, 2025

'It was like a concert': Irish pilgrims swept up in emotion as Pope Leo revealed in Rome

'It was like a concert': Irish pilgrims swept up in emotion as Pope Leo revealed in Rome

The world watched in awe as white smoke rose — then paused, surprised by a name few had predicted

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Pope Leo hopes to bring light to 'dark nights of this world' as he celebrates first Mass

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, has celebrated his first Mass as pontiff in the Sistine Chapel

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Unearthed comments from new Pope Leo XIV alarm LGBTQ+ Catholics

Previous negative remarks by Pope Leo XIV about ‘homosexual lifestyle’ at odds with papacy of Pope Francis

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

The service comes a day after his historic election as the first North American pope in the church’s 2,000-year history

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Taoiseach and president lead congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Micheál Martin said the celebrations in St. Peter’s Square are a reflection of the 'hopes and goodwill' felt by Catholics

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Robert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good-humoured first US pope

Colleagues recall a calm and grounded leader capable of moderating between factions, with a strong connection to his predecessor

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Who is Leo XIV, the new Pope chosen by cardinals to lead the Catholic Church?

At 69 years old, he is seven years younger than Pope Francis was when he was elected.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Welcome and best wishes for Pope Leo

Pope Leo has considerable challenges on his hands within the Church — financial issues, declining vocations, and, notoriously, the litany of sex abuse scandals involving the Church

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Watch: Robert Prevost elected as the new Pope

US Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope by the College of Cardinals, taking the name Leo XIV. His election marks the first time an American has become Pope.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in country is elected Pope

Peruvians were elated on Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country and who they see as one of their own was elected Pope.

Thu, 08 May, 2025

'He will return to Ireland' says Irish priest who is a friend of Pope Leo XIV

'He will return to Ireland' says Irish priest who is a friend of Pope Leo XIV

Fr Tony Finn says Pope Leo XIV, who visited Ireland during his time as Augustinian leader, is likely to return soon

Thu, 08 May, 2025

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American cardinal Robert Prevost announced as Pope Leo XIV

His election means he will become the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church

Thu, 08 May, 2025