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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost named as the 267th Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

  • May 8, 2025
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The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope Leo XIV. Originally from Chicago, Prevost is the head of the church’s Dicastery for Bishops. The powerful position means he oversees the selection of new bishops. He’s a dual citizen, holding nationality […]