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A Look Into Robert Francis Prevost, New Pope Leo XIV

Time on MSN · 2h

Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

Associated Press News · 22h

Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost of the U.S. is the new Catholic pontiff, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born cardinal ministered in Peru and was a member of the Augustinian order.

CBS News on MSN · 7h

Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

After less than 24 hours of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff. The man chosen, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV — the first pope ever from the United States.

pope, Trump and America First

The New York Times · 41m

An American Pope Emerges as a Potential Contrast to Trump on the World Stage

Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values than the president’s America First approach.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump congratulates new American pope

Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first Ame

Boston.com on MSN · 2h

The new pope is American. Here’s why readers are surprised.

I just didn’t think there would be an American pope in this geopolitical climate,” one respondent said. The post The new pope is American. Here’s why readers are surprised. appeared first on Boston.com.

Villanova professor on graduate becoming pope

The Philadelphia Inquirer · 37m

Could the new pope, a Villanova alumnus, speak at graduation next year? ‘Very funny,’ the pope responded.

When Villanova President Peter M. Donohue asked the Pope if he would be commencement speaker, the Pope replied, "Very funny."

ABC News on MSN · 1h

'We are really enjoying this moment': Villanova professor on graduate becoming pope

Kevin Hughes, chair of theology and religious studies at Villanova University, discusses Pope Leo XIV’s alma mater celebrating Robert Prevost becoming pontiff.

The New York Times · 20h

The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing

Church bells rang out for hours on campus, and professors toasted with champagne. Congratulatory messages inundated Villanova’s president as the university celebrated its new most famous alumnus. Villanova,

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History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

New Pope Elected: Robert Prevost Named First American Pontiff in History

White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that a conclave of cardinals have selected a new pope: Robert Prevost of the United States. He is the first American Pope in history ...

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The True Meaning of an American Pope

"This is more than a Catholic triumph; it’s a cultural watershed for the United States," writes Christopher Hale.

El Mundo on MSN8h

"A marxist Pope": defense of Immigrants and criticisms of Vance ignite the MAGA movement

Trump Celebrates the "Honor" of the First American Pontiff, But His Supporters Consider Him a Danger. The election of ...

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The 1st American pope is seen as aligned with his predecessor. But Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue the legacy in his own image

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

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How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Beat the Odds to Become First US Pope

He was known just as Bob, a White Sox fan from the South Side of Chicago. Now a mild-mannered cardinal with a minimal social ...

Irish Star on MSN14h

Irish Catholics mock Trump in response to first U.S. Pope elected in Church's 2,000 year history

New American Pope Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, is getting mixed reactions from many Irish natives online with some ...

WMTV 15 News on MSN16h

“A complete surprise”: Madison bishop reacts to election of first American pope

Locally, Hying hopes the new pontiff’s election will inspire renewed interest in vocations among young Catholics.

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