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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 8: The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinal Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. White smoke was seen over the Vatican early this evening as the Conclave of Cardinals took just two days to elect the new Pontiff after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost chosen as the new Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, was born in Schiavon, Italy, on 17 January 1955. At the age of 14 he entered the seminary of Vicenza and was ordained a priest on 27 April 1980. Particularly expert in matters concerning the Middle East, and more generally in those regarding the geo-political situation of the Asian continent, he has worked specifically to build up and reinforce relations between the Holy See and Vietnam. He also contributed to reopening dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, convinced of the need for a shared effort to “create the conditions for a true and just peace” in the Middle East.

Holy Mass as Conclave prepares to meet – who will succeed Pope Francis?

Pope Francis meets migrants at the Moria detention centre on April 16, 2016 in Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece. (Photo by Andrea Bonetti/Greek Prime Minister's Office via Getty Images)

Pope Francis 'stayed true to Francis of Assisi’s values'

People gathered at a previous United Against Racism rally in Guildhall Square. Photo: George Sweeney

'Relentless grind of online conspiracy, misinformation is taking its toll'

TOPSHOT - Pope Francis greets migrants and refugees at the Moria refugee camp on April 16, 2016 near the port of Mytilene, on the Greek island of Lesbos. Pope Francis received an emotional welcome today on the Greek island of Lesbos during a visit aimed at showing solidarity with migrants fleeing war and poverty. Pope Francis, Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Jerome visit Lesbos today to turn the spotlight on Europe's controversial deal with Turkey to end an unprecedented refugee crisis. AFP PHOTO POOL / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis was the People's Pope

St Eugene’s Cathedral parishioners pray for Pope Francis who died early on Monday morning aged 88. Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia. He was first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be elected pontiff. Photo: George Sweeney

IN PICTURES: Derry parishioners gather after death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis waves to the faithfull as he arrives to lead the Holy Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin on August 26, 2018, during his visit to Ireland to attend the 2018 World Meeting of Families. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

'Pope Francis often said that the face of God is Mercy'

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Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Pope Francis at the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica for the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Easter celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)

Sorrow as Pope Francis passes away on Easter Monday

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Archbishop Eamon Martin joins colleagues in calling for prayers for Pope Francis

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‘Night goes well’ for Pope Francis as Derry Catholics offer prayers

The 18th Annual Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony held in Saint Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

In Pictures: 18th Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony in Derry

Having children is now major "green" concern (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Choosing not to have children due to climate concerns

Archbishop Eamon Martin

Eamon Martin says AI, digital media & machine algorithms must be used ethically

Twitter Blue, the social media platform’s subscription service that allows users to buy a blue verification badge for the first time, has gone live in the UK.

Goodbye to the blue tick: Twitter removes verified marks

Pope Francis addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peter's Square, during his Regina Coeli prayer, on Easter Monday, at the Vatican, on April 10, 2023. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis’ prayers for 'lasting peace' on GFA 25th anniversary
Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that Pope Francis has included a prayer for ‘lasting peace and harmony’ in Ireland on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection

16th Annual Ceremony of the Pope John Paul II Award.

21 pictures of the Annual Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony in Derry

Pope Francis attends the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as pallbearers carry the coffin at the end of the funeral mass at St. Peter's square

Mourners gather to pay respects at Pope Benedict XVI funeral

Bishop Donal McKeown.

It is time to listen with our hearts and not just our ears

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Archbishop Eamon Martins pictured in Armagh

‘Cardinal’ Eamon Martin speculation heightens

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Pope Francis elevates the Marian Shrine at Knock to international status

Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin says Pope Francis' nomination of Knock as international ...

Health Minister, Robin Swann.

NI had shipment of vaccine in transit when EU triggered Article 16

The Pope appears to have ‘liked’ a racy photo on Instagram - but does he use soc...

PACEMAKER BELFAST 19/05/98 Unionist leader David Trimble, SDLP leader John Hume and Bono and U2 pictured together on stage at the Waterfront hall in Belfast this evening for a concert to promote a YES vote in the referendum on Friday

Bono describes John Hume as a ‘giant’

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Pope’s tribute to ‘untiring’ John Hume
Pope Francis has paid tribute to John Hume’s “untiring efforts to promote dialogue, reconciliation and peace” in NI.
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Pope Francis speaking at Croke Park in Dublin, during the Festival of Families event, as part of his visit to Ireland. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday August 25, 2018. See PA story IRISH Pope. Photo credit should read: WMOF18/Maxwell Photography/PA Wire

Pope Francis to give special global blessing to the world

The new statues of Pope John Paul II and Sister Faustina have arrived from Italy.

Statues of Pope John Paul II and St. Faustina at St. Mary’s

Holy Family Primary School P5 pupil Ruben O’Doherty, aged 8, pictured with the letter and photograph of His Holiness Pope Francis I he received from the Vatican. Photo: George Sweeney, DER0720GS -002

Derry pupil Reuben (8) gets a letter from Pope Francis

Crucifix given by Pope John Paul IIto Patsy O’Hara in Derry museum

Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Eamon Martin urges St. Patrick to intercede for Ireland amid Brexit uncertainty

Margaret O'Reilly.

Derry granny shares wisdom in Pope's new book

Tony Taylor with his wife Lorraine, son Bliain and daughters Nicole and Ellie-Jo.

Lorraine Taylor urges Karen Bradley 'as a mother to a mother' to release husband...

Pope Francis reception.

Martina Anderson to attend reception with Pope Francis

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NW exodus expected for Pope Francis visit

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Pope Francis confirms visit to Ireland this summer

Seamus Farrell and Peter Boucher from the new Laudato Si group have issued an open invite to anyone who wants to join in developing environmental projects.

Open invite as new environmental group to be launched in Derry

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Pope Francis trip to Derry dependent on health

Audio: Pope Francis is a marxist and not welcome in the North, says Rev. Brown

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Would you welcome Pope Francis to Derry?

Bishop Edward Daly pictured with the Colmcille Ladies Choir and Pope John Paul II when they travelled to Rome to celebrate his Silver Jubilee in 1982.

'˜I remember the tears streaming down Bishop Daly's face when we met Pope John P...

Diocesan youth join Pope in Krakow

Pope Francis (above) called on the Roman Catholic Church to apologise to gay people at the weekend.

Gay people need '˜more' from Church

Long Life!

Derry man Brian Doherty pictured beside a model of Pope Francis outside Madame Tussauds in New York.

'˜Is this the closest I'll get to Pope Francis?'

Year of Mercy Flower Festival in Our Lady of Lourdes church

Some of the nuns who will be entertaining audiences in Londonderry Musical Society's production of Sister Act which begins it's run in the Millennioum Forum from Wednesday the 9th until Saturday the 12th of March. to book on line contact www.millenniumforum.co.uk. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 01.03.16

Singing nuns on the run in Derry - has anyone see Mrs McCaffrey?

Derry man Sean Mulrine shakes the hand of Pope Francis in Rome.

Pope Francis shakes Derry man's hand and blesses child's picture

Derry's Colmcille Ladies celebrate 45 years in the music business