Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope.

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Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said today that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church. Leo spoke ...

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When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...