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History was made in Vatican City today: for the first time in its 2,000-year history, the Roman Catholic Church has elected an American pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, is now Pope Leo XIV, as reported by\u00a0the Associated Press<\/a>. At 69, he becomes the spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide\u2014and the first-ever U.S.-born pontiff.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeace be with all of you!\u201d Pope Leo XIV proclaimed from the balcony of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. He paid tribute to his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, and thanked the Peruvian diocese where he served for years.<\/p>\n

The energy in Vatican City was electric. Thousands gathered in St. Peter\u2019s Square erupted into cheers when the iconic white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope had been chosen. Church bells rang out across Rome, echoing the news.<\/p>\n

Pope Leo, speaking in Spanish, Latin, and Italian\u2014but notably not English\u2014called for unity and compassion in a deeply fractured world.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShow our charity <\/i>and be in dialogue with love,<\/i>\u201d he said. \u201cMay peace enter your hearts, reach your families and all people, wherever they are.<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

His look? Classic papal\u2014with one notable twist. Pope Leo donned the traditional red cape that Pope Francis famously declined to wear 12 years ago. CNN<\/a> reports that he was elected after just two days of deliberation by the 133 cardinals in conclave.<\/p>\n

The post-election ritual followed tradition: after being asked whether he accepted the role, the new pope chose his name, and each cardinal pledged loyalty. Then came prayers, papal robes, and one more step into history.<\/p>\n

And from back home? Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said it best: \u201cEverything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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