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U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

“Peace be with you all,” the new pope told the cheering crowd, speaking in fluent Italian.

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