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Faith May 9

First-ever American pope inspires faith leaders nationwide: 'Heart of integrity'

American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. pontiff. Faith leaders nationwide shared prayers for his leadership of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

World leaders offered their immediate congratulations for Pope Leo XIV after he was elected to the highest authority in the Catholic Church and became the first American pontiff.

VIDEO May 8

Bishop explains why 'obvious choice' Pope Leo XIV was elected 'so quickly'

Bishop Robert Barron of the Wimona-Rochester, Minnesota diocese shares his reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election and analyzes his 'rather telling' presentation on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO May 8

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on the election of Pope Leo XIV, who was born in the United States on 'Special Report.'

Roman Catholic May 8

Pelosi says Catholic Church could have female priests in her grandchildren's lifetime

Known for her pro-abortion stance, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Catholic Church might have female priests in her grandchildren's lifetime.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

Prominent Chicago priest hails local-born Pope Leo XIV as advocate for poor, baseball fan

According to Chicago church leaders, Pope Leo XIV, a city native, has a heart for the poor and is also a baseball fan. He roots for the White Sox, according to his brother John Prevost.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

First American elected pontiff, get to know Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV became the newest pope to sit in the highest office in the Catholic Church, and the first American to do so, after a lifetime of service in both Chicago and Peru.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

'Dio benedica il Papa', other well wishes for the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Italian

The College of Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, as the new pope. This is how to congratulate the new pontiff in Italian.

VIDEO May 8

Pope Leo XIV emerges at Vatican, becomes first American pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. He made his first public appearance at the Vatican to greet the faithful and deliver his inaugural prayer.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has been elected following roughly 24 hours of deliberation among the 133-member College of Cardinals, the Vatican announced on Thursday.

Vatican News & Updates May 8

White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen

The conclave on Thursday elected a new pope after white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel, but the new pope has not yet been publicly announced.