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May 9, 2025

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.

May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s brother reacts to his historic election: ‘There are no words’

The brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, said "there are no words" while reacting to the big news on Thursday.

May 9, 2025

Pope’s brother reacts to historic election: ‘There are no words’

Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first American to be elected pope. (Credit: WFLD) 

May 8, 2025

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.

May 8, 2025

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.'

May 8, 2025

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.'

May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is escorted out of Sistine Chapel after becoming 267th Pope

Pope Leo XIV thanks each cardinal elector after accepting his appointment to serve as the 267th pope Thursday in Vatican City. (Credit: Vatican News via X)

May 8, 2025

New pope is a ‘Cubs fan,’ says Archdiocese of Chicago rector

According to church leaders from the Archdiocese of Chicago, newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, has a heart for the poor and is also a Cubs fan.

May 8, 2025

Americans react to the election of Pope Leo XIV

People outside St. Patrick's Cathedral discuss the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

May 8, 2025

President Trump praises election of first American pope: 'A great honor'

President Donald Trump reacts to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.