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Church in Africa welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Top cardinal prays for pope who can ‘awaken the conscience’ of the world

May 7
Elise Ann Allen

Habemus papam: American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

May 8
Elise Ann Allen and John Allen

Conclave kicks off with unusually late first black smoke

May 8
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People demonstrate against the government over its deal with the United States in Panama City on May 6, 2025. (Credit: Matias Delacroix/AP.)

Amid social unrest, Church calls for dialogue in Panama

May 7
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on May 8, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Church in Africa welcomes Pope Leo XIV

May 9
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Ximena Valdivia Muro, a coordinator of the Youth Pastoral Ministry, during her visits to Cardinal Robert Prevost - now Pope Leo XIV - in the Vatican. (Credit: Private photo given to Crux.)

Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru celebrates former bishop Prevost’s election as Pope Leo XIV

May 9
Eduardo Campos Lima

Habemus papam: American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

May 8
Elise Ann Allen and John Allen

Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral in Buea, Cameroon, on May 7, 2025. (Credit: Ngala Killian Chimtom/Crux.)

Despite daunting challenges, Cameroon diocese celebrates 75 years of enduring faith

May 8
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