Religion56 mins 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. 56 mins agoEurope1 hr agoRegulator issues guidance after probe into bishop accounts claimIt was claimed the Right Reverend Anne Dyer oversaw the submission of "misleading" accounts.1 hr agoNE, Orkney & Shetland3 hrs 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".3 hrs agoCulture9 hrs 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.9 hrs agoLatin America10 hrs 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.10 hrs agoEurope18 hrs 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.18 hrs agoEurope19 hrs 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.19 hrs agoEurope21 hrs 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.21 hrs ago1 day agoSecond black smoke signal as conclave continues Black smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican, indicating no new pope has been elected yet1 day agoEurope...
