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Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.
The full text of the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, 2025.
Canada’s bishop have “rejoiced” in the naming of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV and are calling on Canadian Catholics to embrace the 267th Bishop of Rome.
Even before he stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and spoke May 8, Pope Leo XIV's choice of a name was a powerful statement.
UpdatedMay 8, 2025
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen by the 133 cardinal electors to guide the Church following the passing of Pope Francis April 21. He will assume the name Pope Leo XIV.
May 8, 2025
What happens after the College of Cardinals elects a new pope? Quite a lot, both behind the scenes and in public.
