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The Vatican conclave elected Cardinal Prevost as a successor to Pope Francis to lead the Catholic Church.
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Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
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Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.
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Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
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From priests on pogos celebrating in St. Peter's Square to the crowd outside St. Patrick's in New York, the overwhelming emotions were shock, joy, and hope.
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Robert Francis Prevost took the papal name Leo XIV after his election as the first American-born pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Here's what to know about Pope Francis' successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
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