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Pope Leo XIV Elected

ABC News on MSN · 10h

Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is wondering how the first American pope compares to his predecessor. In his first public remarks,

TIME on MSN · 4h

World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.S.-Peru national, Prevost is the first North American Pope and second from the Americas, after his late predecessor Francis.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

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USA Today · 1d

Who is the new pope? More on the first American pope and his ties to Villanova

Members of the papal conclave selected the American to serve as the 267th pope. He will take the name Leo XIV. He also has significant ties to the local area as a Villanova University alumnus. Here's more about Pope Leo XIV,

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump congratulates new American pope

Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first Ame

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Trump Says He Looks Forward to Meeting With Pope Leo, an American

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it "is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope." U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost,

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Long Before Their Ascensions, Francis and Leo Were Friends

The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.

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Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

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Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

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Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

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Pope Leo faces packed schedule, inherits many events from Francis

Pope Leo XIV has only been in the job one day and already faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings ...

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Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese ...

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La Grange area leaders laud selection of Chicago-area pope

Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St.

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