Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV
Religion And Faith,Catholic Church,Pope,Pope Francis
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The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, shortly after white smoke began pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday.
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