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Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV
The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV shortly after white smoke blew from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on ...
When is Pope Leo XIV’s first mass? Date, start time, where to watch Robert Francis Prevost
Pope Leo XIV's first Latin Mass with the College of Cardinals will start on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 local time (2 p.m.
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States elected as pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected as the pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo ...
Obama congratulates new pope: ‘This is a historic day for the United States’
Former President Obama congratulated Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, on his selection as the next pontiff for the Roman ...
For U.S. Catholics, surprise and elation at first American pope
Robert Prevost’s election as pope stunned many Catholics skeptical that an American would ever be elevated to that role.
Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'
"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be ...
Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...