Religion4 hrs agoVatican sleuths are busy as Pope Leo takes the reinsThe Vatican press corps is watching Leo XIV very closely for clues to the kind of pope he plans to be, writes William Crawley.4 hrs agoNorthern Ireland2 days agoPope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first MassChicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff. 2 days agoEurope2 days agoRegulator issues guidance after probe into bishop accounts claimIt was claimed the Right Reverend Anne Dyer oversaw the submission of "misleading" accounts.2 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland2 days agoFour ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosenThe Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process".2 days agoCulture2 days ago'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own Robert Prevost is a source of pride for many Peruvians, who say he represents their country.2 days agoLatin America2 days agoWhat Pope's speedy election says about Church's prioritiesThe new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.2 days agoEurope3 days agoWatch: Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in first appearance on Vatican balconyHe becomes the first American to be elected to lead the Catholic Church.3 days agoEurope3 days agoWatch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in fullSpeaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.3 days agoEurope3 days agoWatch: Moment white smoke billows, signalling a new pope's electionAmerican Robert Prevost was later announced as the new pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.3 days ago...
