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From one Pope to another - what changes will be made?

As one pontificate ends and another begins, what is the next chapter for the Catholic Church?

Analysis and Comment • 10 May

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass will take place on Sunday, 18 May in St Peter's Square, and is expected to be attended by world leaders

What are the next steps for Pope Leo XIV?

The Catholic world is closely watching the first words and actions of Pope Leo XIV, the first US Pope.

World • 09 May

Pope Leo XIV was elected by cardinals to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics yesterday

Pope Leo XIV has mixed record on abuse, says campaigners

One of the most pressing issues facing Pope Leo XIV is tackling sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Church - and campaigners say he has a mixed record.

World • 09 May

The balcony on the Saint Peter's Basilica is prepared following the election of Pope Leo

What do we know about Pope Leo?

The announcement that US Cardinal Robert Prevost had been elected Pope came as a surprise to many, writes Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely from Rome.

Analysis and Comment • 09 May

Fr Iggy O'Donovan said that Pope Leo XIV is no stranger to Ireland

Tipperary priest recalls time in Rome with Pope Leo XIV

A Co Tipperary priest, who met the man today elected Pope Leo XIV on several previous occasions, has said the new pontiff knows Ireland very well.

Regional • 08 May

The crowd in St Peter's Square listens to the new Pope's first address

'Peace be with you': First speech of a new Papacy

World • 08 May

A woman reacts after white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel

In Pictures: A day of emotion and joy in Rome

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a surprise choice, is the new leader of the Catholic Church. Leo XIV is the first US pontiff.

New Pope • 08 May

Watch: Jubilant scenes as new Pope unveiled to world

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first US pontiff.

New Pope • 08 May

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native

Leo XIV: Soft-spoken pope with history of missionary work

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

World • 08 May

As it happened: US cardinal becomes new Pope

Follow live events as crowds in St Peter's Square await the appearance of the new Pope on the balcony.

New Pope • 08 May

Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica around 70 minutes after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel

Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, was elected as a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first US pope and taking the name Leo XIV.

New Pope • 08 May

New Pope

From one Pope to another - what changes will be made?

What are the next steps for Pope Leo XIV?

Pope Leo XIV has mixed record on abuse, says campaigners

What do we know about Pope Leo?

Tipperary priest recalls time in Rome with Pope Leo XIV

'Peace be with you': First speech of a new Papacy

In Pictures: A day of emotion and joy in Rome

Watch: Jubilant scenes as new Pope unveiled to world

Leo XIV: Soft-spoken pope with history of missionary work

As it happened: US cardinal becomes new Pope

Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV

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