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An 'extremely joyful day' for US Catholics as Leo XIV becomes first pope from US
- On May 17, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago was elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S.-born pope, celebrated worldwide and in his homeland.
- Prevost's election followed his decades of global service, including leadership roles in Peru and the Vatican, amid divisions in the U.S. Church over abortion and Communion.
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized unity through his motto and remarks, aiming to bridge gaps within the Church while reaffirming key priorities like immigration and climate change.
- Figures such as U.S. Rep. Chris Smith praised Leo's defense of life, while others expressed cautious optimism about his potential to continue Pope Francis' outreach to marginalized groups.
- Leo XIV’s election suggests a new era of diplomatic leadership balancing doctrinal fidelity and inclusion, with expected ongoing tensions and calls for prayers for his papal ministry.
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ROME — Earlier this week, a poster of Pope Leo XIV appeared in the window of Bible SPA, a small shop along the ancient Borgo Santo Spiritu that sells natural beauty products inspired by Bible verses a few yards from St. Peter’s Square.The poster, created with the help of artificial intelligence (don’t tell the new Holy Father, who is not a fan of AI), is an image of Leo in his papal whites, smiling with his lips closed and looking directly into …
By electing Pope Leo XIV, some see Vatican making very American political play - The Presbyterian Outlook
‘The election of an American Pope, the first American Pope … there’s a signal here that the church is taking a side in what’s happening around the globe,' said Steven Millies, a professor at Catholic Theological Union. The post By electing Pope Leo XIV, some see Vatican making very American political play appeared first on The Presbyterian Outlook.
Locals on tour in Rome when new pope was elected say it was an 'incredible' experience
Father Nelson Cintra, center, with Jerry Mariner, left, and Shannon Rood. They recently returned from a trip to the Vatican and saw the election of a new pope. Watch highlights of their tour in the video above. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS – Less than a week after returning from a pilgrimage to the Vatican, Jerry Mariner and Shannon Rood are still in awe that they were able to witness the election of a new pope. The Idaho Falls r…
Salesian Missions welcomes Pope Leo XIV, first American-born Pope
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the Salesian Congregation and Catholics around the globe to welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV — His Eminence,…
First American-Born Pope Draws Praise From Trump, Across Political Lines
By Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal | May 08, 2025 President Donald Trump and other political leaders from both sides congratulated the first American-born pope Thursday after the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will lead under the name Pope Leo XIV. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first Americ…
Montana seminarian in Rome witnesses history as first American pope is elected
Following weeks of significant moments in the Catholic church, one Billings student has found himself at the center of one of the most extraordinary moments in modern church history.When the white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel and cheers erupted through St. Peters Square on May 8, 24-year-old Thomas Johnson stood among the crowd of thousands watching history unfold.Watch the full story: Montana seminarian in Rome witnesses history as first…
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