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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 ...
Robert Francis Prevost has been named as Pope Francis' successor. Here's what to know.
Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...
First American Pope Named: Trump, Rubio Congratulate Robert Francis Prevost On Election As Pope Leo XIV (Live Updates)
Robert Francis Prevost will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope to hail from the United States.
Prevost brothers celebrate in US their younger sibling’s ascension to pope
Both brothers were thrilled for their youngest sibling. They believe he will be a wonderful pope and are cheering for his ...
New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...
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 ...
This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever
This was among the shortest conclaves in recent decades. Here's a look at the long history of choosing a pope.