Pope Leo XIV's idealogical positions and what his election means for the church

Trump hails first American pope as U.S. reaction floods social media

President Trump and other Americans across the religious and political spectrum were quick to celebrate the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. citizen to ascend to the papacy. “Congratulations to Cardinal …

US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV

Skip next section World leaders react to election of Pope Leo XIV 05/08/2025May 8, 2025World leaders react to election of Pope Leo XIV The election of Pope Leo XIV brought congratulations from all over the world. Polish President Andrzej Duda's …

'Overjoyed!': Americans at the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV's election

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd in his first appearance

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Baby seagull and mom share sweet moment as white smoke signals new pope 00:41 Trump says having an American pope is a 'great honor' 00:31 'Overjoyed!': …

Who is Pope Leo XIV? Examining Robert Francis Prevost's background

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Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the US, appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. CLAUDIA GRECO / REUTERS Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on …

World Leaders Welcome Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff

World leaders across continents extended messages of hope, unity and spiritual solidarity Thursday after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy. The former prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops …

Watch: Cardinal Prevost interviewed shortly before becoming Pope Leo XIV

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native who led Augustinian order 03:49 Leo XIV elected as first American pope 04:12 Now Playing Watch: Cardinal Prevost interviewed shortly …

First-ever US pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as pontiff, becoming Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Tens of thousands …