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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.

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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.'

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Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope

91±¬ÁÏ chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on the election of Pope Leo XIV, who was born in the United States on 'Special Report.'

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'?

 91±¬ÁÏ' 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?

91±¬ÁÏ' 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.