JD Vance, local religious and political leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV on election

China congratulates Pope Leo XIV on election, hopes for ‘dialogue’

China on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to head the Catholic Church, saying Beijing hoped to continue “constructive dialogue” with the Vatican.Newly elected Pope Leo XIV makes a public appearance from the main central loggia balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, for the first time on May 8, 2025, after the cardinals ended the conclave. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP.“It is hoped that under the new pope’s leadership, the Vati…

How Many Popes In The Pizza? Tabs, Fri., May 9, 2025

Tabs gif by your friend Martini Glambassador!What time is it? It’s time toWell this is heartening. New Pope Leo of Chicago (srsly) ain’t think Trump or Vance are shit. (Independent) It seems like just yesterday because it was yesterday that Charlotte Clymer was assuring us there would be no American pope in our lifetimes or ever! And yet she is v v happy with this outcome, so I’m hopeful too! All the worst people sure are angry :) (Clymer) Hey, …

Top Phiippine legislators hail new pope as 'beacon of hope' in divided world

The election of Pope Leo XIV is bringing renewed hope to the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion faithful at a time of global uncertainty, Senate President Francis Escudero said.

The election of Pope Leo XIV is the hope of the day for Johannes Böhning, deputy editor-in-chief of World Television: "That was already magical – a really great staging.

Africa: Guterres Welcomes Election of Pope Leo 'At a Time of Great Global Challenges'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a new Pope on Thursday.

'A pope for the whole world': What local churchgoers say about Pope Leo XIV

Across the world, the selection of a new pope brought a range of emotions. In Omaha, many are shocked that the new pontiff is an American — and from a city so close to Nebraska.