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Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has made history. The newly elected pontiff, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first ...
Photos Show Joyous Vatican Scenes as Robert Prevost Is Announced the New Pope
Robert Francis Prevost was chosen on Thursday, May 8, to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church.
New Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff, Chooses Name Leo XIV
The new pontiff has taken the name Leo XIV and will be the first American pope in history.
New pope appears to have reposted critical social media posts about Trump and Vance
Robert Prevost appears to have previously reposted social media entries that could cause friction with the White House.
Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, and how will his political views shape his papacy?
Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope ...
When is Pope Leo XIV’s first mass? Date, start time, where to watch Robert Francis Prevost
Pope Leo XIV's first Latin Mass with the College of Cardinals will start on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 local time (2 p.m.
The new pope is a Chicago baseball fan. Does he support the Cubs?
The Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, supports one baseball team in the Windy City.
What's in a name? With Leo, new pope shows support for workers and labor unions
For Catholic theologians, the significance of the name could not be more clear, with the new pope tying himself to one of the ...
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Meet the New Pope, Same as the Old Pope?
Pope Leo XIV—the American Robert Francis Prevost—was a close ally of Pope Francis. The two share many of the same views on ...