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ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, one of his brothers told ABC News. On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when the 69-year-old cardinal was elected to be the 267th pontiff — and the first from the United States. John Prevost […]

Christopher Furlong/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Prior to being elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on Twitter, and later X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of some of President Donald Trump’s policies. Cardinal Robert Prevost appears to have an X account with the handle @drprevost and posted, replied […]

(Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (ROME) — Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis’ successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is wondering how the first American pope compares to his predecessor. In his first public remarks, Pope Leo XIV called for unity. “We have to be a church that works together […]

Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY, ITALY) — Americans and world leaders are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost. The 69-year-old, who hails from Chicago, is the first pope from the United States. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on social media, saying, “It is […]

akub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world shortly after becoming the new pontiff focused on bringing more peace to the world and connections. The new pope stood and admired the huge, cheering crowd after stepping out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basicala. “This is the […]

Antonio Masiello/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — The Catholic Church has a new pope. American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the 267th pontiff. He has chosen the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced. The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church. Following the death of Pope Francis on […]

(VATICAN CITY) — The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church. American cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the choice to replace Pope Francis. Bells at St. […]

Dan Kitwood/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis has been laid to rest, the conclave has been assembled and, after due deliberation by the participating cardinals, the world at last has seen white smoke wafting from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected. So, what happens next? There have been just seven papal elections in […]

Sabir Mazhar/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — India claimed on Thursday morning to have intercepted “drones and missiles” fired by Pakistan at a several military targets throughout northern and western India, saying the overnight attack amounted to a bid by Pakistan to “escalate” the conflict between the two countries. India also said it targeted Pakistani […]

Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on Wednesday, bringing cardinals from all over the world to select the 267th pope. Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals […]