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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity in First Address

Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, begins his papacy with a message of reconciliation and continuity with Francis's reforms.

US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV

Second Day of Papal Conclave Fails to Produce a New Pope

Cardinals Begin Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope in Vatican City

Black Smoke Rises as Papal Conclave Begins Without a Decision

Vatican Finalizes Preparations as Cardinals Gather for Historic Papal Conclave

Vatican Conclave Prepares to Elect New Pope as Cardinals Finalize Priorities

Vatican Prepares for Papal Conclave as Trump’s Papal AI Image Sparks Backlash

Macron Denies Claims of Interference in Papal Conclave

Argentina Advances Key Reforms with PASO Suspension and Currency Liberalization