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Leo XIV is the new Pope        

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV.  The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.                            

Annuntio vobis gaudium:

 HABEMUS PAPAM

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/cardinal-elected-pope-papal-name.html

New Pope Leo XIV, celebrating first Mass, wants Church to be beacon of light

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/new-pope-leo-xiv-hold-first-mass-sistine-chapel-2025-05-09/

• Summary

• Leo XIV aims to serve as 'faithful administrator' for the Church
• He inherits challenges like budget shortfall and divisions over LGBT inclusion
• Formal inauguration Mass to be held on May 18
• Leo is the first U.S. pope, also has Peruvian citizenship