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Meet Robert Prevost, the first-ever pope born in the US

Business Insider Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
For the first time, there's a US pope. Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, is from Chicago and is a citizen of Peru. Here's what you need to know.
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News video: American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Moment

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 In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its...

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