Germany's Merz congratulates Pope Leo XIV who gives 'hope and guidance to millions of believers'

08
May
2025

Germany's Merz congratulates Pope Leo XIV who gives 'hope and guidance to millions of believers'

01:27

Israeli intelligence to help Ecuador in war on cartels: Noboa to AFP

00:22

Pakistan's T20 cricket league moved to UAE due to India conflict: PCB

08/05 23:56

US VP Vance says India-Pakistan conflict 'fundamentally none of our business'

08/05 23:55

Palestinian president calls on Pope Leo XIV to pursue 'peace efforts' of predecessor Francis

08/05 23:55

Tottenham beat Bodo/Glimt to reach Europa League final

08/05 23:51

Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate to reach Europa League final

08/05 23:50

Chelsea beat Djurgarden 5-1 on aggregate to reach UEFA Conference League final

08/05 23:49

10% tariffs only for 'best' countries: US commerce secretary

08/05 23:47

Canada PM offers Pope Leo 'prayers' in facing 'global challenges'

08/05 23:43

Trump calls for 'unconditional' 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

08/05 23:26

Zelensky says he told Trump that Ukraine is ready for Russia talks 'in any format'

08/05 23:09

Zelensky-Trump call went 'very well': Ukrainian official to AFP

08/05 22:48

Merz, Trump agree 'to resolve trade dispute quickly': Berlin

08/05 22:43

Merz says Trump backed European efforts to end Ukraine war, in phone call

08/05 22:31

Brazil's Lula urges Pope Leo to 'continue the legacy' of Francis

08/05 22:21

Merz speaks by phone with Zelensky, pledges Germany's continued support

08/05 22:18

UN chief congratulates Pope Leo, stresses need for 'strongest voices' of peace

08/05 22:13

Israel PM wishes success to 'first Pope from the United States'

08/05 22:05

Pope Leo election is 'historic for Peru': President Boluarte

08/05 22:04

Pope Leo XIV to hold audience with media Monday: Vatican

08/05 22:02

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate mass Friday 0900 GMT for cardinals in Sistine Chapel: Vatican

08/05 22:00

Zelensky and Trump holding phone talks: Ukrainian presidency

08/05 21:37

First words of Leo XIV a 'powerful call to peace': Italy PM

08/05 21:36

Mexican president congratulates Pope Leo XIV

08/05 21:34

Slovak PM Fico lands in Moscow for World War II commemorations: Russian TV

08/05 21:30

Lebanon president hopes Pope Leo will boost interfaith ties

08/05 21:20

UK's Starmer hails 'momentous' election of Pope Leo XIV

08/05 21:17

Spain's royals say Pope Leo XIV's 'call for peace inspires us'

08/05 21:10

US 'looks forward' to working with first American pope: Rubio

08/05 21:09

Putin wishes Pope Leo success, hopes for 'constructive' ties

08/05 21:09

Macron hopes Pope Leo's pontificate will be a 'bearer of peace and hope'

08/05 21:04

Israel looks forward to stronger Vatican ties under Pope Leo: president

08/05 20:59

Pope Leo 'inspires the world' through commitment to peace: EU chief

08/05 20:56

Zelensky congratulates Pope Leo, hopes Vatican will maintain 'moral' support for Ukraine

08/05 20:48

Poland ready to strengthen 'unique bonds' with Church under Pope Leo: president

08/05 20:44

Colombia president says new pope should back 'humiliated' migrants in US

08/05 20:36

Germany's Merz congratulates Pope Leo XIV who gives 'hope and guidance to millions of believers'

08/05 20:33

Leo XIV calls for 'building bridges' in first address from St Peter's: AFP

08/05 20:31

Spain PM says hopes Pope Leo XIV strengthens 'defence of human rights'. imm/chz/db

08/05 20:29

Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace to "all peoples" in first address: AFP

08/05 20:29

Trump congratulates new pope, says 'great honor' for US

08/05 20:25

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, appears on balcony of St Peter's Basilica

08/05 20:19

Robert Francis Prevost's new papal name is Leo XIV: Vatican

08/05 20:18

Prevost becomes first US pope in Catholic Church history

08/05 20:13

Movement on St Peter's balcony where new pope will appear: AFP ams/ar/giv

08/05 19:29

Drone strike on Sudan capital kills two children: MSF

08/05 19:25

"Habemus Papam", we have a pope: Robert Francis Prevost

08/05 19:20

Iran Guards chief warns to 'open gates of hell' if US, Israel attack

08/05 19:13

Bells and cheers at Vatican greet white smoke for pope: AFP

08/05 19:10

White smoke signals new pope elected

08/05 19:08

Rubio urges Pakistan to end 'any support for terrorist groups': State Dept

08/05 19:06

Rubio urges 'immediate de-escalation' from India, Pakistan: State Dept

08/05 19:04

Zelensky says resources deal with US marks 'new chapter' in ties

08/05 18:44

Decree suspending Mali political parties must be 'immediately repealed': UN experts

08/05 18:28

Bitcoin climbs to $100,000 for first time since February

08/05 18:21

Trump denies overselling 'maxed-out' trade deal with London

08/05 18:21

Explosions at airport in Indian-run Jammu and Kashmir: security source

08/05 18:19

UK says US trade deal reduces car export tariffs to 10%

08/05 18:12

UK to announce $10 bn in new Boeing orders Thursday: US Commerce Secretary dk-da/bjt

08/05 18:03

Trump says will speak with Zelensky after Kyiv ratifies minerals deal

08/05 17:59

Starmer says UK-US trade deal a 'fantastic, historic day'

08/05 17:58

Trump: UK deal will open up markets for US agricultural products

08/05 17:53

Trump touts 'breakthrough' trade deal with UK dk-da/bjt

08/05 17:52

Ukraine backers to greenlight tribunal for Russian leaders Friday: EU top diplomat

08/05 17:42

UNRWA chief decries Israel's closure of UN schools in Jerusalem as 'assault on children' bur-acc/srm

08/05 17:16

China tells nationals to 'leave Sudan immediately'

08/05 16:55

'Several people' killed in shooting near Kyiv: police

08/05 16:17

England's Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia - official

08/05 15:47

Russia, China say Trump's 'Iron Dome' missile defence plans 'deeply destabilising'

08/05 15:19

Gates Foundation to spend $200 bn through 2045 when it will shut down

08/05 15:01

EU chief says 'fully committed' to reaching tariff deal with US

08/05 15:00

EU proposes hitting US-made planes, cars with tariffs if talks fail

08/05 15:00

EU says to tax US goods worth 95 bn euros if Trump talks fail

08/05 15:00

EU says to launch WTO complaint on Trump's sweeping tariffs

08/05 14:46

China's Xi says Putin talks 'in-depth, cordial, fruitful'

08/05 14:43

Putin says had 'productive' talks with 'dear friend' Xi

08/05 14:24

Ukraine MPs ratify resources deal with US: minister

08/05 14:17

Bank of England revises growth forecasts amid US tariffs

08/05 14:09

German president slams Russian 'lies' on Ukraine in WWII commemoration speech

08/05 14:03

UAE-supplied Chinese weapons used by Sudan's RSF: Amnesty