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CNN on MSN · 28m

A surreal moment as America celebrates its first pope — and wonders what his election means

The United States was often deemed too powerful — militarily, diplomatically, and even culturally — for one of its own to control one of the world’s most influential seats of moral authority: the Roman Catholic Church and its flock,

The Washington Post on MSN · 6h

After first American pope is elected, Trump and Vance send congratulations

The president said Thursday that he looks forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV, while Vance — who visited with the previous pope the day before his death — said millions will “pray for his successful work.

FOX News on MSN · 8h

Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV, calls his election 'a great honor' for the United States

President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he will be the first ever American-born pontiff.

Robert Prevost of U.S. is named Pope Leo XIV

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

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

Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the second day of the conclave, indicating that no new pontiff has been chosen after the second or third ballots. There are still

CBS News on MSN · 58m

Massachusetts man says Pope Leo XIV was natural leader in high school

Chicago-born Robert Prevost was elected Thursday as the first pope ever from the United States. He chose Leo XIV as his papal name. A Massachusetts man who went to high school with him says even as a teenager, the new pope was a superstar.

KETV on MSN · 28m

'A pope for the whole world': What local churchgoers say about Pope Leo XIV

Across the world, the selection of a new pope brought a range of emotions. In Omaha, many are shocked that the new pontiff is an American — and from a city so close to Nebraska.

31mon MSN

Pope Leo once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance. MAGA is not amused

Before becoming pontiff, the first U.S.-born pope was not shy about criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD ...

55mon MSN

‘Pope of the people’: Wilmington Catholic church reacts to first American pontiff

It made the moment all the more special for millions of Catholic Americans. The impact of that moment was felt in Wilmington ...

9mon MSN

Gaza, gay rights, abuse and Trump: How will Pope Leo XIV confront global crisis?

How will Pope Leo XIV confront global crisis? - The world receives a message of ‘peace and justice’ from the Vatican amid ...

6h

Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his ...

WMTV 15 News on MSN1h

“A complete surprise”: Madison bishop reacts to election of first American pope

Locally, Hying hopes the new pontiff’s election will inspire renewed interest in vocations among young Catholics.

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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 Roman Catholics.

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Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'

"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...

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Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?

A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...

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