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Pope Leo XIV selected as first American to lead Catholic Church

Upworthy Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
A new pope has been elected, and in a major surprise, an American has been chosen for the first time. Robert Francis Prevost will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. In his first remarks as the leader of more than one billion Roman Catholics around the world, the pope spoke of peace and building bridges…
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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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