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Meet New Pope, Leo XIV

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He’s the first American Pope in history, but Leo XIV might not be able to escape the IRS

He’s the first American Pope in history, but Leo XIV might not be able to escape the IRS - The native Chicagoan and baseball fan will likely need to get his finances in order with the IRS, like any other American,

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

The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.

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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.

People across U.S. react to news of 1st American pope

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People across the United States react to the new American Pope, some California reactions

The Vatican selected the first American pope on May 8 with many United States politicians extending congratulations. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ascended to the papacy and chose the title of Pope Leo XIV.

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People across the U.S. react to news of first American pope

Shock and excitement in the US Thursday after the conclave ended and Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

The Pope's Behind-the-Scenes Role in America

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV's significance as leader of the Catholic Church is beyond dispute, but the papacy's role has historically extended far beyond the altar and pews. For more than a century, the papacy has shaped American affairs—through spiritual and cultural guidance—but also by quietly influencing major geopolitical shifts and cultural developments.

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Pope Leo XIV must carefully thread needle between Catholic Church's mission, US politics: Experts

Pope Leo XIV is now the most powerful American Catholic in the world, and experts say he must aptly walk the line between U.S ...

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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.

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How Will Pope Leo Approach the Rising Right Wing of the U.S. Church?

The first American pope arrives at a time of extraordinary complexity and tension in the church in the United States.

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The Latest: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. The Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and ...

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Pope Leo XIV's prior social media posts include criticism of JD Vance, Trump admin's immigration policies

The world has a new pope, and for the first time ever, he is from the United States. While the relationship between the new ...

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Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome

The morning after John Prevost watched his younger brother Robert become Pope Leo XIV, he received a familiar phone call.

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From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st U.S. pope

Robert Prevost, now known as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in ...

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Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pontiff says AI is main challenge for humanity as he sets out vision of his papacy

Pontiff says AI is main challenge for humanity as he sets out vision of his papacy - New leader of the Catholic Church says ...

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