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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history. (OSV News photo/Dylan Martinez, Reuters)

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Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV and is the first American to be elected pope

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV and is the first American to be elected pope

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