The election of U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV has drawn an emotional response from clergy and laity across the globe, celebrating his historic rise as the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Visitors and clergy in Washington, D.C., welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV with heartfelt emotion on Thursday, hailing the historic rise of the first American-born pope as a moment of national and spiritual significance.
At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Barb and Joseph Tabaczynski of Florida called it a “great blessing” and “very moving moment” for the United States.
Monsignor Ronald Jameson of St. Matthew's Catholic Church said Pope Leo’s name choice may honor Leo XIII, known for championing social justice.
From Chicago, the new pope’s hometown, Bishop Larry Sullivan called the day “one of great joy and excitement,” expressing confidence that Pope Leo XIV will ‘give voice to the voiceless.’
In Los Angeles, Father Antonio Cacciapuoti urged the faithful to support Pope Leo's mission of peace: “He invites us to be a people of peace, unity, and dialog.”
In Lima, Peru, where Prevost served as a missionary and became a nationalized citizen, celebrations broke out. “What God has sent is a sign for Peru,” said resident Salvador Oliva Ramos, calling the election a divine message for unity.
Faithful in Rio de Janeiro welcomed the announcement, with devotee Alexandre de Teffle hoping the pope “will bring unification” and resist ideological pressures.
At Cologne Cathedral in Germany, visitors expressed hope for “more openness and flexibility” from the Church under the new pope.
In Paris, excitement erupted at Notre-Dame Cathedral, where a priest interrupted mass to proclaim “Habemus Papam!,” according to a local worshipper.
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Iran has strengthened ties with regional partners and agreed a roadmap for technical talks with the U.S. aimed at securing a final peace agreement within two months.
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Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Sunday (21 June) as the tournament newcomers held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Vozinha was once again at the centre of the story, this time with his mother watching from the stands.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a landmark internet deal that will allow traffic to pass through Azerbaijani networks.It's the latest deal to highlight the ongoing peace process between the two countries.
A Ukrainian strike has damaged a school building in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to local authorities cited by the TASS news agency. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of Scotland's governing Scottish National Party (SNP), has been jailed for five years and three months after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a 13-year period
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