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Pope Leo XIV 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.

VIDEO 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.'

VIDEO 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.'

VIDEO 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)

VIDEO 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.

VIDEO 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.

Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025

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.

VIDEO 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.

Lifestyle May 8, 2025

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, 2025

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.