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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.

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Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost

Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.

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‘Peace Be With You’: Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage

The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor

Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.

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Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope

brother of Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, Credit...Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times John Prevost knew there was a chance his brother could be elected pope. “Last ...

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World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

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Pope Leo XIV: American Calls for 'Peace' as New Leader of Catholic Church

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been ...

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