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  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost named as the 267th Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost named as the 267th Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

    Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, taking on the papal title Pope Leo XIV.

    The announcement came Thursday evening after white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, confirming that a decision had been reached by the College of Cardinals. Moments later, Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet thousands of faithful gathered in the square.

    Prevost, a Chicago-born cleric who currently heads the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, holds dual citizenship in the United States and Peru. His years of missionary work and leadership in Latin America have shaped his global pastoral perspective, a quality many say is needed for the Church’s next chapter.

    The papal conclave began with a round of inconclusive voting on Wednesday, indicated by black smoke from the chapel’s chimney. By Thursday night, the long-anticipated decision drew over 45,000 people to St. Peter’s Square, where they waited anxiously past 9 p.m. for the new pontiff’s first appearance.

    Among the many present was Deacon Nicholas Nkoronko from Tanzania. In an interview with Vatican News, he reflected on the significance of the moment: “Our role here is to pray and to join with other Christians, other Catholics, to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the whole process.”

    “Wherever the new Pope comes from,” he added, “whether it’s Africa, Asia, America, what we need is we need a holy Pope. We need a Pope who will guide the Church and will be the pastor of the Church.”

    This historic moment follows the funeral of Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new one under Pope Leo XIV.

  • New pope elected, white smoke emerges from chimney over Sistine Chapel

    New pope elected, white smoke emerges from chimney over Sistine Chapel

    The 133 Cardinal electors gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel have elected the new Pope.

    He will appear soon at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday after white smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel.

    On Wednesday evening, a black smoke emerged from the chimney, signalling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope.

    Around 45,000 people had gathered in St Peter’s Square to await the announcement, which had been expected some time after 7pm. In the end, they had to wait until 9.

    Among those in the square was Deacon Nicholas Nkoronko from Tanzania. Speaking to Vatican News, he said: “Our role here is to pray and to join with other Christians, other Catholics, to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the whole process.”

    “Wherever the new Pope comes from”, Deacon Nkoronko stressed, “whether it’s Africa, Asia, America, what we need is we need a holy Pope. We need a Pope who will guide the Church and will be the pastor of the Church.”

    Pope Francis’ funeral took place on Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Pope suffers double pneumonia; condition remains ‘complex’ – Vatican

    Pope suffers double pneumonia; condition remains ‘complex’ – Vatican

    Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, complicating his ongoing treatment for respiratory issues, the Holy See Press Office confirmed in a Tuesday evening statement.

    Despite the severity of his condition, the Vatican reassures that the Pope “remains in good spirits.”

    The latest update follows his hospitalization last Friday for bronchitis. According to the press release, “Laboratory tests, chest X-rays, and the clinical condition of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture.”

    Medical evaluations have identified a polymicrobial infection, which developed alongside bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis. This has necessitated the use of corticosteroids and antibiotics, making the treatment process more challenging.

    “A follow-up chest CT scan, to which the Holy Father was subjected this afternoon—prescribed by the Vatican medical team and the medical staff of the ‘A. Gemelli’ Polyclinic Foundation—revealed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, requiring additional pharmacological therapy.”

    While undergoing treatment, Pope Francis has remained active in prayer and reflection. The statement noted that he “received the Eucharist and, throughout the day, alternated between rest, prayer, and reading. He expresses his gratitude for the support he feels at this time and kindly asks that prayers for him continue.”

    “The Pope spent a restful night, woke up and had breakfast,” the Holy See Press Office shared in a note to journalists on Wednesday morning.

  • South Sudanese reflect on Pope’s visit’s legacy

    South Sudanese reflect on Pope’s visit’s legacy

    Pope Francis was in the news last year for being the first pope to visit the newest country in the world.

    But on the anniversary of that visit, when he and church leaders from the UK asked for peace, people in South Sudan feel like nothing has improved. But some people still have hope.

    “The Pope’s message to the people of South Sudan was to come together and be united. But we are still divided by our tribes instead of being one united nation,” said Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin, the Catholic archbishop of Juba, in an interview with the media.

    He said that in South Sudan, the country’s resources are not being shared equally, even though the Pope has called for people to be more united.

    A year ago, the pope blessed Baby Pauline Adul. Her mom and dad say she still brings happiness and good luck to the family and the community.

    Her dad says that Juba, the capital city is now feeling more calm and safe to live in compared to when they visited last February.

  • Newcastle’s Pope injures shoulder, to be absent for 4 months

    Newcastle’s Pope injures shoulder, to be absent for 4 months

    Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope has been sidelined for four months due to a shoulder injury sustained during the match against Manchester United.

    The 31-year-old England goalkeeper injured himself while diving for a shot in the second half of the 1-0 victory at St James’ Park. As a result of this setback, Pope will be unable to play for the next four months.

    His absence adds to the existing list of injured players for Newcastle, which includes Callum Wilson and Dan Burn, among others.

    Toon boss Eddie Howe said: “We anticipate he’ll be operated on — there’s no doubt he needs an operation — so he will be out for a period of time, we think around four months.

    “It is the same shoulder [as his previous injury] but a different part of the shoulder. There was no reason for that happening.

    “He’s had a couple of appointments, visited specialists. I am awaiting final news on what is going to happen.

    “The operation hasn’t happened yet but we are thinking roughly around four months. So it is a big blow to us but one that we expected after the game. As soon as you see the dislocation, we were fearing the worst.”

    Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, who joined the team in the summer of 2022, has been a key player, making 62 appearances and featuring in all 14 Premier League games this season. Pope has been impressive, keeping six clean sheets in the current campaign.

    He said: “I think he is going to be a massive loss, no matter how long he is out. 

    “In some matches this season, he has single-handedly kept us in games. 

    “When a team goes one-on-one he will pull off a ‘worldie’ save and we will end up winning the game. He is that difference you need sometimes at the back.

    “But that is not to say our other goalkeepers can’t step up now. It is their opportunity to shine and that is what football is all about.”

    Newcastle take on Everton at Goodison Park on Thursday as they look to stay within touching distance of the top four.

  • Pope sees red as Nunez, Gakpo on target in game against Newcastle

    Pope sees red as Nunez, Gakpo on target in game against Newcastle

    Nick Pope’s hopes of competing in the Carabao Cup final were dashed as Liverpool defeated Newcastle 2-0 to reclaim fourth-place contention.

    The England goalkeeper was sent off for handling outside of his penalty area 22 minutes into a thrilling Premier League game at St. James’ Park, and he will be sidelined for Sunday’s match at Wembley against Manchester United.

    With Karl Darlow on loan at Hull and Martin Dubravka already having played for United in the tournament during his loan stint earlier this season, former Liverpool keeper Loris Karius appears set to have a debut he never could have imagined.

    However, the Magpies’ hopes of extending their unbeaten league run to a club-record 18 games had already been fatally wounded by goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo inside the opening 17 minutes as the visitors – the only side to beat Newcastle in the league this season – ruthlessly exploited the space behind central defenders Fabian Schar and Sven Botman to run out 2-0 winners.

    Referee Anthony Taylor’s whistle signalled a breathless start by the home side in which Miguel Almiron’s poor first touch from Alexander Isak’s well-weighted pass allowed keeper Alisson Becker to smother his attempt before Allan Saint-Maximin slashed a shot across the face of goal after his initial cross had been repelled.

    But it was Liverpool who took the lead after 10 minutes when Nunez controlled Trent Alexander-Arnold’s superb ball over the top and fired past the stranded Pope with his strike surviving a VAR check for offside.

    They doubled their lead seven minutes later when Gakpo timed his run to meet Mohamed Salah’s ball over the top to perfection and beat the stranded Pope with the Magpies’ hopes of a reprieve at the hands of the video assistant once again coming to nothing.

    A bad evening for Eddie Howe’s men took a disastrous turn after 22 minutes when Pope raced from his goal in an attempt to prevent Salah from reaching Alisson’s clearance and having misjudged the flight, dived to head clear but diverted the ball on to his arm.

    The referee had little option but to produce a red card which ended the keeper’s Wembley dreams as well as any realistic chance of recovery in the game.

    Dubravka was called from the bench in place of Elliot Anderson, whose first Premier League start had lasted just 24 minutes, but it was opposite number Alisson who had to be at his best to tip Saint-Maximin’s 31st-minute shot at the end of a superb solo run on to his crossbar.

    The bar came to the Reds’ rescue once again three minutes before the break when Dan Burn’s header from a Kieran Trippier corner cannoned back off it to safety.

    Liverpool retained possession with ease for long periods after the restart knowing their job was all but done against the 10 men.

    But Saint-Maximin, in his best form for some time, ensured the Reds could not relax too much with the Frenchman feeding Isak to shoot over on the turn with 52 minutes gone.

    Schar headed wide from another Trippier corner, but Dubravka had to dive full-length to turn away Nunez’s 57th-minute attempt as Jurgen Klopp prepared a quadruple substitution.

    Alisson denied Newcastle Callum Wilson with eight minutes remaining, before the Reds almost added to their lead in a late flurry of chances.

    Source: Livescore