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The American-born pontiff called for “missionary outreach” by the Roman Catholic Church to help heal the “wounds that afflict our society.” He will soon face difficult decisions about the church’s direction.

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Celebrations included a massive military parade in Moscow’s Red Square, where Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted several foreign leaders, including the presidents of China and Brazil. (Image credit: Maxim Bogovid/AP)

The test episode of the fictional talking train, voiced by Ringo Starr, arrives on YouTube on Friday.

The aborted take-off involving a British Airways flight to Vancouver led to 23 cancelled departures.

During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs. (Image credit: AP)

As Cardinal Robert Prevost’s name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the new pope is from the United States. (Image credit: Emilio…

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

Due to a longstanding tradition, newly-elected popes are asked to change their names.

Oghenochuko Ojiri, who has been an expert on the BBC programme, has admitted eight offences.