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New executive orders and reaction to the first American leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, becoming the first American to serve in the role.
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Pope Leo's relationship with the ascendant Catholic right in the U.S. could be a prominent issue in his papacy.
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Incoming Pope Leo XIV faces what some call the most-challenging environment for religion in China since Mao Tse-tung.
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Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
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Hours after Pope Leo XIV was elected, Chicago's Archdiocese predicted that the new pope would be a "voice for the voiceless," adding that he is going to serve with "great faith." Father Gregory Sakowicz went on to say that he thinks Pope Leo XIV will "be very strong" on immigration, human rights and the Earth.
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Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.
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Hamas hoped the new pope would follow in the path of Pope Francis in showing support for people in Gaza
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When news broke Thursday about Robert Prevost's election as the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, the mood throughout Chicago was joyous.
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Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and worked extensively in Peru and Italy. His brother says he loves to play Wordle and recently watched the movie Conclave. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports he was close to Pope Francis and wants a church that builds bridges.
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Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.
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