Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American-born pope, takes name Pope Leo XIV
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5 articlesNew Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff, Chooses Name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes the Name Leo XIV
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