Pope Leo XIV, Born in Chicago, Is the First American Pontiff
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops globally, has spent much of his life outside the United States.
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...
Donald Trump called it a “Great Honor” as Robert Prevost became the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Chicago bishop's election stunned the world and thrilled the..
'Peace be with you all,' says Pope Leo XIV in first public address since conclave election
Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up..
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Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his..
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Pope Leo XIV seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images On May 8, 133 cardinals... Upworthy Also reported by •CNA •Catholic Culture
The ascendency of the first American to the Chair of Peter was apparently not enough of a solemn occasion to prevent ABC's conclave anchors from taking a shot at... Breitbart Also reported by •CNA •FOXNews.com
Chicago is having a moment on social media as the Vatican unveils the first American-born pope, Robert Francis Prevost — now known as Pope Leo XIV. On X, many... Mediaite
Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
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