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Who is Pope Leo XIV? Here's what to know about the first pontiff from the U.S.

Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as the new pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, he is the first pontiff from the United States and is also a dual citizen of Peru. CBS News' Seth Doane has more.
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