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May 8, 2025
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Robert Francis Prevost Is New Pope, Takes Papal Name Pope Leon XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. pope and taking the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after white smoke billowed from a chimney […]

May 8, 2025
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Who is Robert Prevost- First American elected to lead the Catholic Church as Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first public appearance as Pope on Thursday evening, moments after the traditional white smoke signalled that the conclave of cardinals had reached a decision. He stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and greeted tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square with the words, “Peace be with you.” […]