Worldwide reaction to election of first American pope
Soon, Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV will lead his first Mass with cardinals as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
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Soon, Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV will lead his first Mass with cardinals as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
