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What's next for America's 1st Pope, Leo XIV

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's what to know about him.

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming with emotion.

Politico on MSN · 21h

55 Things You Need to Know About the New Pope, Leo XIV

The man who is now known as Leo XIV becomes the 267th Bishop of Rome and the successor to Francis, one of the most liberal and controversial Catholic leaders ever. Leo’s own politics are thought to be more moderate.

American visiting Vatican reacts to new pope

The New York Times · 1h

World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American

Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

World Leaders React to Election of First American Pope

From Washington to Rome, leaders around the globe responded to the surprise election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next head of the Catholic Church.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

American visiting Vatican reacts to new pope: 'I immediately just started crying'

Jessica from New York was visiting the Vatican for a tour when American Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the choice to replace Pope Francis.

White Smoke at Vatican Signals a New Pope Has Been Chosen

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Is there a new pope yet? White smoke signals big news.

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, indicating the cardinals had elected a successor to Pope Francis.

A new pope has been chosen, as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel. Follow live updates.

Prevost is an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops. He was elected on the second day of the conclave.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

What to know about the conclave smoke used to signify the election of a new pope

The smoke used to signify to the public whether a new pope has been elected is a centuries-old tradition that has been slightly modernized by the Catholic Church during recent conclaves.

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New Pope Elected: Robert Prevost Named First American Pontiff in History

White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel today signaled that a conclave of cardinals selected a new pope: Robert Prevost ...

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Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome

The morning after John Prevost watched his younger brother Robert become Pope Leo XIV, he received a familiar phone call.

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Could the new pope, a Villanova alumnus, speak at graduation next year? ‘Very funny,’ the pope responded.

When Villanova President Peter M. Donohue asked the Pope if he would be commencement speaker, the Pope replied, "Very funny." ...

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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 ...

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Indianapolis archbishop says new pope likely to emphasize Catholic social teaching

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson discusses Pope Leo XIV's name, its significance, and what it may indicate about his papal ...

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Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned by choice of new pope

Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was ...

White smoke signals a new pope has been selected: First pope in history of the Catholic Church from United States will take the name Leo XIV

White smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the ...

Cardinals hold fourth new pope vote as crowds watch for smoke

The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...

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