Election of American pope took Catholics by surprise
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It's the first day on the job for the new leader of the Catholic Church! Cardinals elected Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope.

What to know about Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost may have been born here in America, but he's spent most of his clerical life serving the Catholic Church abroad.

What to know about Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV
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Robert Francis Prevost may have been born here in America, but he's spent most of his clerical life serving the Catholic Church abroad.

North Texas Catholics celebrate the news of a new pope
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University of Dallas students rushed to the union on Thursday as the word spread that white smoke was billowing from the smokestack above the Sistine Chapel. It was standing room as the next pope to lead the world?s 1.4 billion Catholics was revealed.

North Texas Catholics celebrate the news of a new pope

University of Dallas students rushed to the union on Thursday as the word spread that white smoke was billowing from the smokestack above the Sistine Chapel. It was standing room as the next pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics was revealed.

Dallas Bishop Edward Burns reacts to new pope
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Bishop Edward Burns from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas reflects on the election of a new pope. Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago-born cardinal who served in Peru.

Pope Leo XIV's first address: Full text

Robert Prevost was elected to be the Catholic Church's new pope on Thursday. His first comments as Pope Leo XIV lasted for a few minutes; here's the full text of those remarks.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

List: Countries with the most, fewest popes

Which countries have produced the most, and the fewest, popes? A historic first from the U.S. just reshaped the centuries-old list.

What is an Augustinian?

There were six popes who were part of the St. Augustine order before Pope Leo XIV, according to America, a Jesuit magazine.

First American pope: The world reacts

The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.

Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Leo XIV is first American pope

The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV addresses faithful: FULL ADDRESS
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.Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the bishop of Rome and will take the name Pope Leo the XIV. He was elected during the third round of voting among the College of Cardinals. He addressed a crowd of supporters.

Robert Prevost named first American Pope
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The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV. The news came just over an hour after white smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel late Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month.

New Pope elected: White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
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White smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave has chosen a new pope to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to shortly reveal the name of the person who will become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and he'll make his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's. The election came one day after the papal conclave began on May 7.

Vatican: Cardinals are yet to select a new pope
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Black smoke was seen again at The Vatican this morning, meaning no pope has been chosen yet. FOX 4's Dan Godwin tells you everything you need to know about the conclave.