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Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope

After fewer than 24 hours of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff.

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What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope

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Who is the new pope? Everything to know about Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace

Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles, with a first Instagram post on Tuesday repeating the first words he said to the world as pope: “Peace be with you all!”

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The Pope’s Florida Brother, a MAGA Disciple, Plans to ‘Tone It Down’

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How Pope Leo XIV might respond to Trump policies, according to experts

Pope Leo XIV talked about returning lapsed Catholics to the fold. Data suggests where he might look.

Data shows that, by race and ethnicity, Catholicism is growing most among Hispanics in the United States.

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Longtime friends of 'Father Bob' — now Pope Leo — snap the ultimate selfie in Rome

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‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV

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Norah O’Donnell’s strong coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s election could be her ‘resurrection’ at CBS

The fact that O’Donnell was able to steal the limelight last week is a perfect signal of the disarray at CBS News, according to one source close to the network.

New Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff, Chooses Name Leo XIV

Leo XIV’s predecessor Pope Francis, birth name Jorge Maria Bergoglio, appointed 80% of the cardinals who voted to elect one of them as the next pope. Most of Bergoglio’s appointees are younger and more racially and geographically diverse than the men they replaced, and many appear to be far more progressive than he was.

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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 American-born pontiff.

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JD Vance and Marco Rubio to travel to the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Vatican City on Sunday, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to NBC News.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope and calls his election both a cross and a blessing

Leo will be formally installed as pope at a Mass on May 18, the Vatican said Friday, and will preside over his first general audience May 21.

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Pope Leo's MAGA Brother Says He'll Probably 'Tone It Down' After Controversial Facebook Posts

Louis Prevost defended his inflammatory social media posts, but said he’s been attempting to "bite my tongue" since his younger brother’s surprise election as pope

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Bears star Caleb Williams issues two-word reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election

The first American-born pope's sports loyalties have been widely debated. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needed just two words as he weighed in the new pontiff.