The late pope’s attention to geographic detail led to what was described as the most diverse conclave in the history of the church.
Pope Leo XIV
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What Pope Leo XIV’s speedy election means for the Catholic Church
Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell, Colleen Dulle and Sam Sawyer, S.J., discuss the unexpectedly quick election of the first American pope.
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Pope Leo XIV: What to expect in the coming days
When Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square and what else to look for next week
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Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first homily
Pope Leo XIV’s first homily, delivered during Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals.
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Habemus papam! Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, is elected, and we love him.
Our team was in St. Peter’s Square for the historic election, and we’re here with first reactions and some important details about the life and ministry of Pope Leo XIV.
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Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing
The “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, after his election May 8, 2025.
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Who was Pope Leo XIII?
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost has selected the name Pope Leo XIV—so who was Pope Leo XIII?
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‘It was a message’: How the crowds in St. Peter’s reacted to Pope Leo XIV
“For us, as Hispanics who are suffering in the United States, it gives us great hope to believe that this next pope will be like Francis and stand with immigrants.”
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Peru rejoices for their former bishop: Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is a dual citizen of the United States and Peru, where he first served as a missionary and then as an archbishop. That made him the first pope from each country.
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Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A. has chosen to be known by Leo XIV.