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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday. (AP)
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday. (AP)

This article was originally published on May 08, 2025.

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