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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, speaks on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history.

Catholic groups welcome Pope Leo XIV, first US-born pope

Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025.

US political leaders congratulates Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history.

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

The crowd reacts in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on the second day of the conclave as white smoke billows from the chimney indicating a new pope has been elected.

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