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Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, and how will his political views shape his papacy?

Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope Francis and lead the Roman Catholic Church. The new pontiff, who has taken the name Leo XIV,

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

MarketWatch on MSN · 32m

Pope Leo XIV’s election: Pope Francis, like Warren Buffett, mastered the art of succession

Politicians, corporate leaders and owners of family businesses should take a leaf out of the late pope’s playbook

Chicago, Pope Leo XIV and Peruvian American

The Washington Post on MSN · 27m

From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope

Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, spent decades in Peru, then arrived in Rome.

The New York Times · 19h

He Grew Up in a Parish on Chicago’s South Side. Now He’s the Pope.

The new pope, who was born Robert Francis Prevost, hails from the Chicago area, where he grew up in a southern suburb just outside of the city.

Block Club Chicago · 33m

Pope Leo XIV Named First American Pope — And He’s From Chicago

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Bronzeville and raised in the south suburbs, will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Block Club Chicago40m

Da Pope: Chicago Loses Its Mind Over Homegrown Pontiff

Within minutes of the announcement, Chicagoans had Photoshopped the new pope holding an Italian beef sandwich and made at ...

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Chicago high school cheers White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV — 'He's one of us'

While Robert Francis Prevost didn’t attend St. Rita of Cascia High School in Ashburn, his connection to the school runs deep.

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Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more

A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...

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Pope Leo XIV live: Pontiff warns against picking ‘technology, success’ over faith amid ‘anti-Trump’ claims

Pontiff warns against picking ‘technology, success’ over faith amid ‘anti-Trump’ claims - The 69-year-old former cardinal was ...

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How long before the new pope is announced? Here's timing and what to expect

A new pope has officially been elected as white smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St ...

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Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...

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Americans in St. Peter's Square were stunned by choice of new pope

Americans in St. Peter’s square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was ...

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Trump congratulates new American pope

Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first Ame ...

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