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The National | American cardinal becomes Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025 | Cardinal Robert Prevost makes history by becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV’s first public words and the global reaction to his surprise election. Plus, the immense challenges facing the new pontiff.

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