China congratulates Pope Leo on election, hopes for 'dialogue'
Saturday, 10 May 2025 () Beijing (AFP) May 9, 2025
China on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to head the Catholic Church, saying Beijing hoped to continue "constructive dialogue" with the Vatican. "It is hoped that under the new pope's leadership, the Vatican will continue to engage in constructive dialogue with China and conduct in-depth communication on international issues of mutual concern," foreign ministry spokesman Li
Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his roots as an Augustinian priest.
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Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer is lit up with the image of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, celebrating his historic election with the words "habemus papam," echoing the announcement made on the..
Pope Leo XIV holds a mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election. He presides as Supreme Pontiff over his first Eucharistic celebration and delivers the homily. "I..
In his first public address as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost extended a heartfelt message of peace and unity from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Delivered in Italian and Spanish, his speech..