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First American Pope Elected: Cardinal Prevost Becomes Leo XIV

In a historic conclave, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV and shaking up centuries of tradition for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The Vatican erupted in cheers as white smoke signaled the decision.

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