Europe EditionA new Pope has been elected, Pope Leo XIV
- On May 8, 2025, Robert Francis Prevost was chosen as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church and introduced to the public as Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square following a conclave that lasted two days.
- The election followed Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025, and the voting process began with 133 cardinals on May 7, culminating in white smoke signaling a two-thirds majority.
- Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago-born American and alumnus of Villanova University, is known for his moderate stance and close ties to Pope Francis' synodal philosophy, emphasizing dialogue and serving the poor.
- He publicly condemned crimes against humanity in Ukraine in 2023 and advocates for caring for the environment and global justice, though he may adopt a more traditional posture on LGBTQ and women’s roles.
- Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to continue Francis' path cautiously amid church and global turbulence, confronting critical issues such as migration, climate change, and internal church reforms.
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