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World Leaders from US to Ukraine REACT to Robert Prevost, First American Pope, as Leo XIV | WATCH

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World Leaders from US to Ukraine REACT to Robert Prevost, First American Pope, as Leo XIV | WATCH

World Leaders from US to Ukraine REACT to Robert Prevost, First American Pope, as Leo XIV | WATCH

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has made history as the first American-born Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.

World leaders from the U.S. to Ukraine are reacting with admiration, optimism, and high expectations.

Following the death of Pope Francis, Prevost steps into a role marked by reform, global conflict, and environmental urgency.

With deep Latin American ties and a strong voice for the marginalized, Leo XIV's papacy begins with a powerful global response.

Here's how presidents, prime ministers, and global communities are welcoming the new head of the Catholic Church.

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