Watch Pope Leo XIV’s first public address – in full
Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.
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News24 | ‘Peace be with you all,’ says historic first US pope Leo XIV in first address
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first US pontiff.
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
News24 | White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St Peter’s rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.
Watch: Moment white smoke billows, signalling a new pope’s election
We don’t yet know who has been selected, but it will become clear likely within the hour.
Holy white smoke, we have a new pope!
White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. But we don’t yet know his identity.
News24 | Hamas says ‘individuals’ behind rocket fire at Israel from Lebanon
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday blamed “individual” actors for firing rockets towards Israel from Lebanon after it handed over several people, saying it was committed to a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire.
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s World War Two Victory Day celebrations.
Not taking India-Pakistan escalation seriously a ‘huge risk,’ warns conflict expert
Efforts to mediate the India-Pakistan conflict are not going to work “unless the U.S. steps in with full sincerity,” Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, told NPR.
News24 | Ukraine urges Russia to ‘give diplomacy a chance’ as Putin three-day ceasefire takes effect
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect, a move the Kremlin said would “test” Kyiv’s readiness for peace, but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce.
Second day of conclave begins to elect the next pope
The 133 cardinals in the conclave will participate in as many as four rounds of voting a day until a two-thirds majority is reached to elect the next pope.
News24 | North Korea fires short-range missiles, thumbing its nose at UN sanctions
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military said.
How Europe in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday
Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.
How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis’ surrender in WWII
Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.
Documentary IDs Israeli soldier who allegedly killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
NPR talks with filmmaker Dion Nissenbaum about the documentary “Who Killed Shireen?” In it, the Israeli soldier who allegedly killed Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is identified.
Memo outlines Trump administration plans on resettling white South Africans
NPR speaks with Katya Schwenk, a reporter at investigative news outlet “The Lever,” about a memo outlining the Trump administration’s use of a refugee fund to resettle white South Africans in the U.S.
News24 | 43 dead as violence between India and Pakistan escalates
Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged small arms and artillery fire overnight along the de facto border in contested Kashmir, the Indian army said.
Men found guilty of violent murder of Aboriginal schoolboy
Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.
Australia Greens leader loses seat, cites ‘Trump effect’
Adam Bandt was ousted by a “riptide” of swing votes, which he blamed on the so-called Trump effect.
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A member of university staff was killed and a security guard was severely injured in the attack on Wednesday.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.