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American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Making History as First U.S. Pontiff

VATICAN CITY — In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope on Thursday, May 8, 2025, becoming the first U.S.-born pontiff in the Church’s 2,000-year history.

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Vatican Conclave Seeks New Pope Amid Global Anticipation

VATICAN CITY — On May 7, 2025, the Sistine Chapel’s doors closed, signalling the beginning of the papal conclave to select the 267th head of the Roman Catholic Church . This process began after Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.

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Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday at the Vatican

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. He was 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed his passing at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta following complications from double pneumonia.

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