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To move aside so that Christ may remain

The first words of Pope Leo XIV offer a precious insight for the life of the Church.

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Southern African Bishops welcomes Pope Leo XIV with gratitude and prayer

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: 'We are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ'

The morning after being elected the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, reminding them that "we are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ" while warning that where faith is lacking, life loses meaning.

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Augustinian Prior General: Pope Leo XIV is ‘truly close to everyone'

Fr. Alejandro Moral, Prior General of the Augustinians and a long-time friend of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, tells Vatican News that the new Pope "immediately spoke of justice and peace and of bridges between all, of synodality."

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Archbishop Broglio welcomes Pope Leo XIV: 'A shepherd for a troubled world'

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expresses joy and gratitude following the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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The election of Pope Leo XIV

Watch special moments leading up to the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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Matteo Bruni: Pope Leo XIV's name choice highlights the Church's mission

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, describes Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world as a call to peace and dialogue. He also highlights the significance of his name as a clear reference to the Church’s social teaching in the modern age.

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Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost

Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Here is the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome.

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Pope Leo XIV: 'Peace be with all of you'

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful and the world invoking peace and pledging to work for a united Church faithful to Jesus and to the Gospel.

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Surrendering oneself to He who guides the Church

Our Editorial Director reflects on the spiritual significance of accepting the papal ministry as an act of trust in Christ, who guides the Church.

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