American Robert Prevost named as new Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV; Trump among first to offer congratulations

May 08, 2025

The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope...

New US-born Pope Leo XIV vows to uphold Pope Francis' legacy, flags AI as major challenge to human dignity

May 10, 2025

Pope Leo, born in Chicago as Robert Prevost, was elected Thursday, becoming the first US-born Pope- to the surprise and delight of many Catholics...

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates Pope Leo XIV

May 09, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV, wishing that his pontificate embodies peace, amity, fraternity, compassion, and dignity.

HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to review Vatican's 2018 agreement with China to protect religious freedom

May 12, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged newly appointed Pope Leo XIV to review the Vatican's 2018 agreement with the Chinese government, which gives Beijing...

Pope Leo XIV welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire in his first Sunday address

May 11, 2025

In his first Sunday address, new US-born Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace worldwide, specifically mentioning the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and welcoming...

PM Modi extends wishes to Pope Leo XIV, expresses India's commitment to continued dialogue with Holy See

May 09, 2025

PM Modi expressed India's commitment to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further shared values.