PROFILE: Leo XIV New pontiff Leo XIV spent decades amid the poor in Peru Yesterday 21:34 Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago but also has a Latin American connection, after spending much of his career in Peru before moving to Rome under Francis’ guidance.
REACTION TO NEW POPE Trump says election of Pope Leo XIV 'great honour' for US Yesterday 14:44 US President Donald Trump hails election of Robert Prevost as new pope, says he looks forward to meeting him.
NEW POPE CHOSEN Soft-spoken Prevost is first pope from the US (and Peru) Yesterday 14:32 Italian newspaper La Repubblica has called the new pontiff "the least American of the Americans" for his soft-spoken touch.
NEW POPE IN PLACE Cardinals choose first US pope in Catholic Church history Yesterday 14:24 Robert Francis Prevost of the US becomes pope, will adopt name of Pope Leo XIV.
Media Repression 46 Nicaraguan journalists exiled in 2024, says NGO 14-01-2025 11:46 Independent journalists face exile, arrest and disappearances under government led by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.
Football Messi helps Román and Maxi serve up two unforgettable shows 29-06-2023 09:15 Way back in 2006, Lionel Messi was already sharing a World Cup stage with Juan Román Riquelme and Maxi Rodríguez. Never one to forget his roots – and some 16 years on – the Albiceleste skipper pulled out the stops for their fond farewells. by Dan Edwards