
American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
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On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
After just one day of seclusion in the Vatican, the 2025 papal conclave ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know.
The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
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The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
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An American, Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been elected as the new pope, taking the name Leo XIV. See the moment the announcement was made.
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On Thursday, Catholic cardinals elected American Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV. Michael Sean Winters, columnist at the Catholic Reporter, and Candida Moss, CBS News papal contributor, join with analysis.
The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
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The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
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