What are the implications of the first American pope?
Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.
In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV has appealed to world powers for ‘no more war.’
New pontiff sets out vision, pledging to continue ‘precious legacy’ of predecessor Pope Francis.
The 69-year-old is the first cardinal from US to lead the world’s largest Christian church.
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, called his election a “cross” and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass.
![Pope Leo XIV held his first Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel in The Vatican on May 9, 2025, a day after his surprise election was announced in Vatican City. [Vatican Media/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-1746809467.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The new head of the Catholic Church will be formally installed as pope at a mass on May 18, the Vatican says.
Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
The late Pope Francis sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces the even harder task of balancing the books.
![Cardinals attend the Holy Mass on Divine Mercy, on the second day of mourning for Pope Francis in Vatican City, Vatican. [File: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2212236936-1746439133.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.
Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.
Leaders from around the globe offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the US.
These were the updates from Thursday, May 8, 2025.
