10 h. ago Reactions pour in to Pope Leo XIV being named 1st American pope

Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

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11 h. ago The Catholic Church has a new leader — and for the first time ever, he's an American

For the first time in history, the College of Cardinals has chosen an American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

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12 h. ago Donald Trump Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, First American to Lead Catholic Church

President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo XIV on being elected pope after a historic conclave that placed an American for the first time at the helm of the Catholic Church. The post Donald Trump Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, First American to Lead Catholic Church appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to Become First American Pope in History

The Catholic Church elected its new leader on Thursday when the conclave ended with the selection of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. The post Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to Become First American Pope in History appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Provost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

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44 h. ago Papal conclave, process to elect next pope, begins at the Vatican

The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on Wednesday.

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45 h. ago SCOTUS upholds Trump's transgender military ban. And, the papal conclave begins

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump Administration to start executing its ban on trans military service members. And, the conclave to elect the Catholic Church's new leader begins today.

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46 h. ago Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave

The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on Wednesday.

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1 week ago Pope Francis live updates: Pope Francis' coffin has been closed

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: Pope Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: Pope Francis' coffin being moved to St. Peter’s Basilica

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: Pope’s funeral to be held Saturday

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome despite contentious past: 'Look forward to being there!'

President Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social Monday – following news of Pope Francis's death – that he and first lady Melania Trump will be attending the Pope's funeral at the Vatican, despite the president's, at times, contentious history with the late-leader of the Catholic Church.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: General congregation of cardinals begins Tuesday

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

After the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church? Experts weigh in.

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2 w. ago 5 things to know about Conner Mantz, top U.S. men’s finisher in 2025 Boston Marathon

Mantz’s time of 2:05:08 is the second-fastest time ever run by an American at the Boston Marathon. The post 5 things to know about Conner Mantz, top U.S. men’s finisher in 2025 Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope

After a pope dies – or in very rare cases, resigns – the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the papal conclave. Here's how it works.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis live updates: Leader of the Catholic Church dies at 88, Vatican confirms

Live updates on Pope Francis.

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