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Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...
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 ...
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped out onto the balcony and ...
Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV, calls his election 'a great honor' for the United States
President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he ...
New Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for closeness to poor
In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the ...