Joshua Riddle
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Leo becomes the 267th Catholic pope, in a surprise choice, after the death of Pope Francis last month. He's the first American pontiff and became a cardinal only in 2023 reut.rs/43fF2mC
Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff
The bells of St. Peter's rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Leo becomes the 267th Catholic pope, in a surprise choice, after the death of Pope Francis last month. He's the first American pontiff and became a cardinal only in 2023 reut.rs/43fF2mC