An American was elected pope
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, was elected as the new pope, taking the name Leo XIV, in a historic break from tradition as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. He is expected to navigate the church’s future direction, balancing Pope Francis’ agenda of inclusion with potential new policies. Leo has extensive experience, having served as a missionary and bishop in Peru and will celebrate Mass in the Sistine Chapel, engage with journalists, and face challenges regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion and global issues.
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