The Catholic Church has named a new pope, American Cardinal Robert Prevost. He’s chosen the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope.
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21st, 133 cardinals gathered to elect the pope in the secret conclave in Rome.
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It was announced Thursday with white smoke billowing from the top of the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica ringing.
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