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Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinals from across the globe elected Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, making him the first pontiff from the United States. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2025

Quick Facts About First Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV: Who Are The Augustinians and What Do They Believe

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and member of the Augustinian order, is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first Augustinian pontiff and signalling a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK · May 8, 2025

Trump Looks Forward to 'Meaningful' Meeting With New Pope Leo XIV: 'An Honor to Realize That He Is the First American Pope'

President Donald Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming the first American pope on Thursday.

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

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Americans celebrate Leo XIV as first US pontiff: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson hails hometown cardinal as Donald Trump and others offer congratulations

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025

New Pope has best wishes of all Irish people – Taoiseach

Political leaders in Ireland have been passing on congratulations at the new Pope was elected in Rome.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Born in Chicago and Nationalized Peruvian: The Latino Connection of the New Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope in history, but he has a strong connection with Latin America.

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Vatican conclave elects an American pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen Thursday to be the next leader of the Catholic Church

Salon · May 8, 2025

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Video shows moment Robert Prevost revealed as the new pope

Crowds erupted as Cardinal Robert Prevost appeared on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV previous criticism

The new pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Meet Leo XIV: The first American pope no one expected

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The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Quick Facts About Pope Leo XIV: Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is First American Pope

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American and North American pontiff in Catholic Church history.

International Business Times UK · May 8, 2025

Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, elected Pope Leo XIV?

Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up to the conclave, was not considered a frontrunner to be elected pontiff.

Euronews · May 8, 2025

Who Is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost? First American Pope To Be Known As 'Pope Leo XIV'

Prevost, 69, hails from Chicago, Illinois, and makes history as the first American to ascend to the papacy.

International Business Times · May 8, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

New Pope Leo makes first public appearance to jubilant scenes in Rome

The secret conclave meeting – steeped in tradition and mystery – had only just begun some 24 hours before white smoke appeared.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Pope Leo: The American-born pontiff who emerged as a powerful critic of Trump’s war in Iran

The first US-born pope has clashed with the Trump administration over its positions on war and immigration

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Robert Prevost Has Been Elected As The First U.S. Pope In History

Robert Prevost has been elected as the first U.S. Pope In History. His name will be Leo XIV

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

The EU will hold talks later this month on reviewing ties with Israel as concern mounts over Gaza

The European Union's top diplomat says that foreign ministers will hold formal talks on May 20 on a demand to review an EU pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza

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The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Varroooom! It's back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in 'Long Way Home.'

The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a global motorcycle adventure, they rode cutting-edge, electric Harley-Davidsons

Roll Call · May 8, 2025

For Catholics in Congress, pope selection sparks giddiness - Roll Call

As the new pope is announced, more than 150 members of Congress are Catholics — the largest single religious denomination in Congress.

LiveScience · Mar 13, 2013

What does the Pope do, anyway?

New pope's schedule will be 'exhausting.'

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