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Pope Leo XIV, Latin America and Francis Prevost

Pope Francis drew inspiration from Latin American church and its martyrs – leaving a legacy for Pope Leo

Francis’ papacy honored Latin American Catholics killed for their social justice work, a theologian explains – and Leo may continue that legacy.

The New York Times · 9d

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

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He greeted his new followers by saying, “Peace be with you.”

Sportschosun on MSN · 9d

Pope Leo XIV from the United States for the first time ever...What is your relationship with Trump?

The first pope from the U.S. was born. On Tuesday, the second day of the conclave, 133 cardinal electors elected U.S. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, as the 267th pope in just the fourth round of voting.

Pope Leo to Take Charge of Catholic Church

TIME on MSN · 2h

Pope Leo's Upcoming Inauguration Mass: Everything to Know

Pope Leo XIV has taken the reins as leader of the Catholic Church, and on Friday, May 9, started his first full day as Pontiff with a mass at the Sistine Chapel, during which he called his election both a cross and a blessing.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

Pope Leo to Take Charge of Catholic Church at Grandiose Inaugural Mass

Pope Leo XIV will formally take up his role as leader of the global Catholic Church on Sunday, with a Mass in St. Peter's Square that will draw tens of thousands of well-wishers, including dozens of world leaders and European royalty.

The Washington Post on MSN · 19h

Can Leo, a pan-American pope, boost the Catholic Church’s popularity?

There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a divided church.

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Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

The Associated Press on MSN9d

The Latest: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Jesuit religious order ... These are the US cardinals voting for the next ...

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Trump says it's a 'great honor' that Robert Francis Prevost is elected first-ever US pope

President Donald Trump took to social media to congratulate the newly elected Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Francis ...

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How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...

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Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

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Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States elected as pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected as the pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo ...

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The United States turned out a Donald Trump, but it also made a Robert Francis Prevost

Donald Trump post this AI produced image of himself in the vestments of the pope to his social media accounts — X, Instagram, ...

E! Online9d

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama React to "Fellow Chicagoan" Robert Francis Prevost Becoming Pope

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama shared their reaction to "fellow Chicagoan" Robert Francis Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, the ...

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How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo

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

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