Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church.
9 May 00:00 · Otago Daily Times Online News
Robert Francis Prevost Is First American Pope
ROME -- The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church elected Robert Francis Prevost as their 267th pontiff Thursday, ending a two-day conclave in Rome with the election of the first pope from the United States. He took the name Pope Leo XIV.
8 May 11:57 · The Fresno Bee
Prevost becomes first US pope as Leo XIV
VATICAN (May 9): Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Tens of thousands of people packed in St Peter’s Square cheered as Prevost appeared on the balcony ofRead More
8 May 18:12 · Borneo Post Online
Robert Prevost of the US is named Pope Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY: Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. He is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. As a missionary, Prevost, 69, spent his career...
9 May 01:25 · The Hans India
Trump Hails Election Of First American Pope, Leo XIV
President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as the new Pope, calling it a “great honor” for the United States. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, expressed his excitement over the historic moment, “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope.  “It is […]
8 May 18:19 · Naija News
Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost becomes first US pope, taking the name Leo XIV, with focus on justice, peace, and global unity.
9 May 00:00 · theSun
Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. pope and taking the name Leo XIV.
8 May 13:39 · KSL.com
U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY >> Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church today, becoming the first U.S. pope and taking the name Leo XIV.
8 May 16:25 · Star-Advertiser
Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed it as a “great honour” for the country, as messages of congratulations poured in from leaders around the world
9 May 02:27 · Greater Kashmir
World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
Political figures around the world are congratulating Robert Francis Prevost on becoming the new Pope.
8 May 18:00 · TIME
In Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump Finds a New Foil
The new Pope is an American. Do not for a minute think he wants to Make America Great Again.
8 May 21:56 · TIME
Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XVI
The 69-year-old took the name Pope Leo XVI for his papacy.
8 May 18:20 · Premium Times
Pope Leo XIV: World reacts to first American pontiff
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church today, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S. pontiff.
8 May 19:20 · Star-Advertiser
Historic Choice: First American Pope Elected - Robert Prevost
Robert Prevost has been elected the new pope, making history as the first American to assume the papacy. The conclave concluded with the election of Prevost, a dual U.
8 May 20:26 · novinite.com
Cardinals elect first U.S.-born pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, 69, became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. A crowd tens of thousands erupted in prayer and emotion as Leo, successor to the late Francis, appeared on the balcony…
8 May 21:05 · Japan Today
Who is Robert Francis Prevost, first American pope to lead the Catholic Church
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
8 May 18:34 · India Today
Pope Leo makes moving tribute to late Francis in first speech
Robert Prevost gave a heartfelt appraisal to Pope Francis, who died aged 88 on Easter Monday last month, as he addressed adorning crowds in Rome after being unveiled as the 267th pontiff.
8 May 20:50 · Mail Online
Everything we know about Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first ever American pope – here is what we know about the new pontiff, and what direction he might take the Catholic church.
8 May 19:15 · LBC
Tinubu joins world leaders to congratulate Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Tinubu has offered his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the
8 May 20:13 · Daily Post
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, First American To Lead Catholic Church
White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out Thursday, signaling that the cardinals had elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church.
8 May 17:53 · Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.
Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.
8 May 19:48 · NY Times
Pope Leo XIV: From Peru missionary to first American pontiff
There has long been a taboo against a US pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States in the secular sphere.
8 May 19:53 · The Eagle Online
Anwar congratulates Catholics on election of Pope Leo XIV
PM Anwar extends warm wishes to Catholics worldwide, praises ties with Holy See after Pope Leo XIV’s election.
9 May 02:45 · theSun
Tinubu Writes New Roman Catholic Church Leader, Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu congratulates His Holiness Leo XIV on election as […]
8 May 21:13 · Naija News
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and takes name Leo XIV – POLITICO
The Chicago-born clergyman will now lead the Catholic Church, with its 1.4 billion followers around the world.
8 May 16:10 · POLITICO
Cardinals set for second day of conclave to elect a new pope
The largest and most geographically diverse conclave in history was due to resume on Thursday, with Roman Catholic cardinals returning to the Sistine Chapel to try to settle a wide-open papal election.
8 May 05:59 · SowetanLIVE
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of Catholic Church, takes name Leo XIV
Smoke signal means winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
8 May 16:57 · The Siasat Daily
New Pope's tweets about Trump reveal EXACTLY what he thinks of MAGA
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first American Pope on Thursday, becoming the religious leader of Catholics.
8 May 18:10 · Mail Online
Trump says election of Pope Leo XIV ‘great honor’ for U.S.
President Trump celebrates the election of the first American Pope Leo XIV, calling it a great honor for the country.
8 May 18:47 · The Hindu
How Trump’s AI joke precedes historic election of American pope Robert Francis
The Vatican announced on Thursday that Prevost becomes the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. As a moderate figure with close ties to the late Pope Francis and experience in missionary work in Peru, Pope Leo XIV now leads a global faith at a time of renewal and scrutiny.
8 May 20:04 · The Eagle Online
JD Vance reacts to the election of the new Pope after anti-Trump posts
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday reacted to the news of the newly elected Pope Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV.
8 May 20:21 · Mail Online
Pope Leo once levied criticism at Trump and Vance. MAGA is not amused.
Pope Leo XIV, first U.S.-born pontiff, faces MAGA backlash over past Trump, Vance critiques; Trump praises American papacy.
9 May 02:18 · theSun
Pacific region hopes for climate-conscious pope, says church leader
The heads of the Pacific Conference of Churches says there has been talk of cardinals feeling the new pope should be a "middle-of-the-road person".
9 May 01:02 · RNZ
Soft-spoken Robert Francis Prevost is first pope from the United States
Vatican watchers had given Prevost the highest chances among the group of U.S. cardinals of being pope, given his pastoral bent, global view and ability to navigate the central bureaucracy.
8 May 17:42 · The Hindu
Video. Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican
Video. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the 267th pope. Crowds in St Peter’s Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge.
8 May 17:29 · euronews
'Habemus Papam': Leo XIV Is The New Pope, First American Pontiff Ever
As soon as white smoke was seen rising over the Italian capital, signaling the selection of a new pope, people began rushing through Rome's streets toward St. Peter’s Square.
8 May 17:52 · abp Live
US President Donald Trump reacts as first American Pope in history Robert Prevost is elected
Mr Prevost is 69, which is relatively young compared to previous popes, and he will go by the title Pope Leo XIV.
8 May 18:05 · ChronicleLive
White smoke! American Robert Prevost chosen as Pope, takes name Leo XIV
Those gathered in St Peter's Square erupted in cheers after white smoke billowed from the chimney installed at the Vatican
8 May 16:41 · Boing Boing
US VP JD Vance congratulates first Amercian Pope, Leo XIV on election win
Washington DC: US Vice President JD Vance on Friday extended his greetings to Leo XIV, the first American Pope, on his election. Vance expressed his hope
9 May 02:32 · KalingaTV
Leo XIV: Soft-spoken pope with history of missionary work
Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.
8 May 17:39 · RTE.ie
Pope Leo XIV sent 'peace offering' by JD Vance despite 'anti-MAGA' tweets
US Vice President JD Vance has shown his support for the newly selected Pope Leo XIV, as Robert Prevost becomes the first US pope, despite his criticism of Vance and MAGA policies
8 May 21:10 · The Mirror
Pope Leo XIV elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American pontiff
Daijiworld Media Network - Vatican City Vatican City, May 8: In a historic development, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He is the first American to ascend to the papacy, marking a significant milestone .....
8 May 22:01 · Daijiworld.com
Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.
9 May 12:49 · NY Times
Leo XIV Elected New Pope — 10 Things To Know About The First US-Born Pontiff Ever
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff, a former missionary in Peru, and the first Augustinian to lead the Catholic Church.
8 May 18:51 · abp Live
All You Need To Know About Robert Francis Prevost: First Pope From US
Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.
8 May 18:49 · NDTV
Leo XIV: World Leaders React as Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope, Makes History
Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American Pope. Global leaders praised his election and shared hopes for his leadership.
8 May 20:59 · Legit
Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prevost, from Peru missionary to first American pontiff
US Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. After serving as missionary and archbishop in Peru, Prevost presided over…
8 May 17:29 · France 24
American Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV in Swift Conclave Decision - FrontPageAfrica
VATICAN CITY – In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope and will be known henceforth as Pope Leo XIV. This makes him the first pope from the United States and the first to take the name Leo in over a century.
8 May 17:54 · FrontPageAfrica
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