From left to right: Cardinal Louis Sako (Iraq), Cardinal Mario Zenari (Syria), Cardinal Dominique Mathieu (Iran), Cardinal Louis Sako (Iraq), Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa (Jerusalem), and Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero (Morocco). / Credits: Romy Haber/ACI MENA ACI MENA, May 8, 2025 / 10:50 am (CNA).This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader representation from the global peripheries.
From left to right: Cardinal Louis Sako (Iraq), Cardinal Mario Zenari (Syria), Cardinal Dominique Mathieu (Iran),
Cardinal Louis Sako (Iraq), Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa (Jerusalem), and Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero (Morocco). / Credits: Romy Haber/ACI MENA
ACI MENA, May 8, 2025 / 10:50 am (CNA).
This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader representation from the global peripheries.
Deborah True. / Credit: Vero Beach Police Department CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 11:20 am (CNA).Prosecutors had alleged in 2022 that Deborah True and Father Richard Murphy stole nearly $1.5 million in parish funds from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Deborah True. / Credit: Vero Beach Police Department
CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 11:20 am (CNA).
Prosecutors had alleged in 2022 that Deborah True and Father Richard Murphy stole nearly $1.5 million in parish funds from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Indian Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad of the Syro-Malabar Church, official of the Secretariat of State and organizer of papal trips, was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 11:50 am (CNA).As the most junior member of the College of Cardinals, Koovakad is tasked with drawing out the names of three cardinal scrutineers, infirmarii, and revisers.
Indian Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad of the Syro-Malabar Church, official of the Secretariat of State and organizer of papal trips, was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 11:50 am (CNA).
As the most junior member of the College of Cardinals, Koovakad is tasked with drawing out the names of three cardinal scrutineers, infirmarii, and revisers.
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 14:32 pm (CNA).Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for the new pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 14:32 pm (CNA).
Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for the new pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 15:32 pm (CNA).The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday.
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 15:32 pm (CNA).
The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. / Credit: Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 15:52 pm (CNA).Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. / Credit: Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 15:52 pm (CNA).
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States.
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 16:12 pm (CNA).Cardinals elected Leo to the supreme pontificate on Thursday afternoon, with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel signaling the closing of the conclave.
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
CNA Staff, May 8, 2025 / 16:12 pm (CNA).
Cardinals elected Leo to the supreme pontificate on Thursday afternoon, with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel signaling the closing of the conclave.
"What a great honor for our country," President Trump said of the election of the Catholic Church's new Chicago-born pope on May 8, 2025. / Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 8, 2025 / 16:32 pm (CNA).U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, along with scores of other elected officials throughout the country have expressed joy and excitement over the selection of the first American pope.
"What a great honor for our country," President Trump said of the election of the Catholic Church's new Chicago-born pope on May 8, 2025. / Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 8, 2025 / 16:32 pm (CNA).
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, along with scores of other elected officials throughout the country have expressed joy and excitement over the selection of the first American pope.
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Rome Newsroom, May 9, 2025 / 04:57 am (CNA).Just hours after being elected the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has three appointments on his agenda
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete's Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
Rome Newsroom, May 9, 2025 / 04:57 am (CNA).
Just hours after being elected the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has three appointments on his agenda
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025 / Vatican Media / Screenshot CNA Newsroom, May 9, 2025 / 05:23 am (CNA).LIVE UPDATES: First Mass of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025 / Vatican Media / Screenshot
CNA Newsroom, May 9, 2025 / 05:23 am (CNA).
LIVE UPDATES: First Mass of Pope Leo XIV
