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VIDEO May 8

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

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

Lifestyle May 8

President Trump calls first American Pope Leo XIV an 'honor' for US, 'very happy'

President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday, "We were a little bit surprised, but very happy. It’s just a great, absolutely great honor." Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope.

VIDEO May 8

What is the significance of the papal name 'Leo'?

 ӣÌÒÊÓƵ' Benjamin Hall and theologian Jonathan Morris discuss the significance of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the first American pontiff and what to expect from him.

VIDEO May 8

What does it mean to have the first American pope?

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' Benjamin Hall and theologian Jonathan Morris take a look at the ramifications of Pope Leo XIV's election as leader of the Catholic Church.

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

Cardinal Mamberti announces election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost steps out onto the balcony to address the crowd as he is elected the next pope in St. Peter's Square, Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media)

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.

Opinion May 8

DAVID MARCUS: Pope Leo XIV's greatest challenge is already changing the world

In the course of European history, popes have had enormous influence on the development of science, sometimes in conflict, but also in vital partnership.

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.