Vatican Elects First American Pope

The Catholic Church has elected a new pope in the Vatican – Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo the 14th.

Born in Chicago, Leo is the first Pope to come from the United States.

 

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Produced By: Zachary Probert

Featured In Story: Joel Hodge – Associate Professor, Australian Catholic University

First aired on The Wire, Friday 9 May 2025