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First American pope: See first photos of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

The new pope is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost— and will be known to the world as Leo XIV — after he was elected Thursday in the second day of voting by the papal conclave. Why it matters: He is the first American pontiff in history and was born in Chicago.

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Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo prays at Francis' tomb on way back to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV made his first trip outside Rome since being elected as leader of the Catholic Church. The pope was driven to the Augustinian Sanctuary of the Mother of Good Counsel on Saturday afternoon local time, the Vatican said.

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Pope Leo XIV's path to the Vatican made a stop in St. Louis

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV lived in St. Louis, Missouri, in the 1970s while studying to become a priest. He was in a parish near what is today the medical campus of St. Louis University

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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

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.

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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

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The Best Social Media Reactions as Vatican Chooses American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as 267th Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the next pope, becoming the first American leader of the Catholic Church, ...

World's eyes turn to Vatican City as papal conclave to elect next pope set to begin

All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...

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Harry Styles Makes Divine Appearance at Pope Leo XIV’s Conclave Election in Vatican City

Harry Styles was among the many spectators that gathered in Vatican City to watch Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, assume his new role as leader of the Catholic Church.

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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

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Who could be next Pope? Conclave to name Francis' successor begins at Vatican

All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave. They will take their ...

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Pope Zen → Conclave, the real story of the Vatican that draws attention from all over the world (an odd job)

The real story of the Vatican, which drew attention from all over the world, will be revealed for the first time today (12th) ...

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