Who is the new Pope Leo XIV
Catholics worldwide have a new spiritual leader: Pope Leo XIV. He's the first pontiff ever from the United States. What else do we know about the new pope?
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Chicago celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV
The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area, and Catholics there are elated with the election of Pope Leo XIV.
White smoke emerges, as St. Peter's Square erupts in celebration
In a historic and unpredictable moment, white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, as the first pope from the United States of America was unveiled.
The Catholic Church under Pope Leo XIV
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Massimo Faggioli, professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University — the new Pope's alma mater — about the direction the Catholic Church will likely take under Pope Leo XIV.
What it means to have a pope from Chicago
Robert Prevost was born and raised in the Chicago Area. How will that shape his papacy? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Loyola University Theologian Susan Ross.
Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what is his background?
Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.
Transcript of Cardinal Robert Prevost's first speech as Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from its original Italian.
A packed St. Peter's Square reacts with joy to the new pope
Habemus Papam, the College of Cardinals has elected a pope, and the crowd in Vatican Square went wild.
The Catholic Church has a new leader — and for the first time ever, he's an American
For the first time in history, the College of Cardinals has chosen an American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV.