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The Catholic Church has elected the first American pope to succeed Francis. Here's who he is.
Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...
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First American pope is a White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader
Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...
'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own
Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, described Pope Leo as Peruvian "by choice and conviction". "The pope is Peruvian; God loves ...
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What to know about Chiclayo, the city in Peru that Pope Leo XIV called home
a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru and led the Vatican's powerful bishops' office, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church
I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my ...
Experts explain where Pope Leo XIV stands on church conflicts and global politic tensions
The newly elected Bishop of Rome now assumes the role of universal pastor of the Catholic Church. 7News' Scott Thuman shares ...
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Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in the South American country is elected pope
Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country ...