Pope Leo XIV, Catholic
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The first American pope — previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — was elected on May 8 Pope Leo XIV has plenty to say about his home country. The first-ever American pope was elected to lead the Catholic church on May 8.
Pope Leo XIV graduated from Villanova University near Philadelphia, mere miles from Trump's college, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.
Pope Leo XIV appears to confirm favourite sports team after chanting with fan - The first US leader of the global Catholic Church enjoyed interacting with a Roma supporter earlier this week
On the day he was elected the 266th successor to St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV pledged to strengthen the Catholic Church’s dialogue and cooperation with the Jewish people.
The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church.