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Pope's name was ‘best kept secret' in Catholic Church: Former Ambassador to Holy See

Pope Leo XIV’s election by the college of cardinals on Thursday surprised millions of Catholics around the world, including the former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

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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 American pope in history, will go by Leo XIV. Here's a look at the scenes across Rome and nearby countries after white smoke poured from the chimney.

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See the conclave live as the Catholic Church elects a new pope

Papal conclave voting, smoke. USA TODAY will stream coverage of the conclave on its YouTube channel, available here or at the embed below. The

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TIME on MSN · 16h

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

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.S.-Peru national, Prevost is the first North American Pope and second from the Americas, after his late predecessor Francis.

The Nation on MSN · 16h

Pope Leo XIV: A Less Reformist Version of Francis?

All signs point to the newly elected pontiff’s continuing in much the same vein as his predecessor, but with a more moderate approach.

Catholic News Agency · 43m

Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for Church

Cardinal Bustillo says conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with "freedom and trust," resulting in Pope Leo XIV's election in under 24 hours.

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What would Pope Francis think of election of US-born pope?

Former Sen. Joe Donnelly, who served as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See and spent a lot of time with Pope Francis, joins ...

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Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope ...

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Pope Leo faces packed schedule, inherits many events from Francis

Pope Leo XIV has only been in the job one day and already faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings ...

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Cardinal Reina: The next pope must continue the reform Francis began

Whoever follows Francis must take up the legacy of Vatican II and of Pope Francis and engage the world without fear because ...

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Robert Prevost: ‘Dark horse’ American cardinal succeeds Pope Francis to become 267th Pontiff

Dark horse’ American cardinal succeeds Pope Francis to become 267th Pontiff - Prevost, 69, will be know as Pope Leo XIV ...

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated in Chicago with mass at Holy Name Cathedral as many remember his early life

Celebrations for the first Chicago-born pope continued Friday as many, many Chicagoans sharing their memories of a priest they never knew would one day become the Holy Father.

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New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic cardinals are locked in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City until a new ...

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Conclave enters day two as search for Pope Francis' successor continues

Anticipation gripped the Catholic world Thursday as the cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope prepared for their second ...

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