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Pope Leo XIV May 8

Capitol Hill lawmakers react to election of first American pope: ‘Unbelievable’

Senators on Capitol Hill reacted to the election of Pope Leo XIV as the first American pope, and many voiced excitement about the historic first.

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Students at St. Aloysius Academy in Pennsylvania cheer after Pope XIV appointment

Catholic school students at St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, cheer after learning about the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, Thursday. (St. Aloysius Academy)

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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.

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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)

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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.

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.

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Pope Leo XIV hasn’t been ‘present’ for the ‘enormous youth revival’ of Catholicism, history professor argues

University of Dallas history professor Dr. Susan Hanssen discusses the direction the Catholic Church may take under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

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Who is Pope Leo XIV?

91±¬ÁÏ contributor Raymond Arroyo speaks with 'The Will Cain Show' from Rome about the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

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

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

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.