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American cardinal Prevost becomes pope Leo XIV

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic Church.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signaled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

CBS News on MSN · 5h

American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals

On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.

Conclave to elect a new pope has begun

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Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start centuries-old secret ritual to elect a new pope

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,

LA Times on MSN · 1d

The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the doors to the Sistine Chapel close

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to find a new leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

The Latest: The conclave to elect a new pope has begun

With a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the door to the Sistine Chapel shutting, the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor has officially begun. More than 130 Catholic cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive,

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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 ...

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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...

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Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church

Plumes of white smoke streaming from a Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday signaled that a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new leader of Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St.

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What the name Leo likely says about the pope's mission for his papacy and the Catholic Church

When the new pope took the name Leo XIV, it offered the first clue about his vision for his papacy. First, it seems to ...

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

White smoke has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been elected to lead the Roman ...

Catholic leaders react to Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV was introduced Thursday, sending shockwaves through the world as he’s the first American pope, from Chicago, and ...

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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.

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DEVELOPING — American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV – follow DW for more

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have elected his successor. Stay with DW for the latest ...

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Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

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