Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to ...

History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the papacy. He will ...

Surprise, hope, excitement and pride were reflected in many of the initial reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost on May 8 emerging on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV.

The brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, shared his "overwhelming" reaction to the news on Thursday. John Prevost told FOX 32 that ...

American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. pontiff. Faith leaders nationwide shared prayers for his leadership of the Catholic Church.

Robert Prevost’s election as pope stunned many Catholics skeptical that an American would ever be elevated to that role. May 8, 2025. 6 min. Summary.

As the veil lifts on the secretive proceedings of the papal conclave, a cardinal has offered a rare glimpse into the moment Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leader ...

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was more neutral in his reaction to Prevost's election. "Let’s just say, not so great tweets about having some willingness for open borders.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected as the new pope, becoming the first American pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. Reactions to this historic event were ...

Reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost Becoming Pope Leo XIV, First US Pontiff (Reuters) -Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of ...