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Robert Prevost of U.S. is named Pope Leo XIV

American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next Bishop of Rome, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Prevost — the first pope ever from the United States — chose Leo XIV as his papal name.

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Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost of the U.S. is the new Catholic pontiff, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born cardinal ministered in Peru and was a member of the Augustinian order.

Pope Leo XIV: What we know already (and what we can expect)

There is little without precedent in the Catholic Church, but it is fair to say nothing exactly like the election of Pope Leo XIV has happened before and safe to say it took Church watchers quite by surprise.

People across U.S. react to news of 1st American pope

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People across the United States react to the new American Pope, some California reactions

The Vatican selected the first American pope on May 8 with many United States politicians extending congratulations. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ascended to the papacy and chose the title of Pope Leo XIV.

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People across the U.S. react to news of first American pope

Shock and excitement in the US Thursday after the conclave ended and Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

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The Pope's Behind-the-Scenes Role in America

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV's significance as leader of the Catholic Church is beyond dispute, but the papacy's role has historically extended far beyond the altar and pews. For more than a century, the papacy has shaped American affairs—through spiritual and cultural guidance—but also by quietly influencing major geopolitical shifts and cultural developments.

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Pope Leo XIV must carefully thread needle between Catholic Church's mission, US politics: Experts

Pope Leo XIV is now the most powerful American Catholic in the world, and experts say he must aptly walk the line between U.S ...

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Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

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White smoke signals a new pope has been selected: First pope in history of the Catholic Church from United States will take the name Leo XIV

White smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the ...

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How Will Pope Leo Approach the Rising Right Wing of the U.S. Church?

The first American pope arrives at a time of extraordinary complexity and tension in the church in the United States.

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Pope Leo XIV's prior social media posts include criticism of JD Vance, Trump admin's immigration policies

The world has a new pope, and for the first time ever, he is from the United States. While the relationship between the new ...

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From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st U.S. pope

Robert Prevost, now known as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in ...

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In new remarks, Pope Leo XIV says he wants to uphold Francis' 'precious legacy'

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the Church.

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Bill Maher Jokes That New Pope’s First Prayer Was ‘Keep JD Vance the Hell Away From Me’ | Video

"The other countries in the world can suck it. Because the Pope's American!" Bill Maher says on HBO's "Real Time" ...

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