An 'extremely joyful day' for US Catholics as Leo XIV becomes first pope from US

Jimmy Kimmel Admits he’s ‘Excited’ at Election of First American Pope

'This must have been what it felt like when they opened the first Olive Garden.'

Morning Update: The first American Pope

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Enter a US-Born Pope to Wield Vatican’s Power

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How did the new Pope get his name? Leo XIV's choice is 'special symbol' of Francis' legacy - The Mirror

Robert Francis Prevost, known as Pope Leo XIV, has made history as the first North America leader of the Catholic church - and his name choice could signal a continuity with his predecessor

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN Leo XIV was shaped as much by the outside world as by the United States. Perhaps that's why he is America's first pope. When the newly elected pontiff stepped onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square on Thursday, he shocked the world. Since time immemorial, it has been accepted that a conclave of cardinals would never elect an American. The United States was often considered too powerful—militarily, dipl…

Notre Dame High School students celebrate election of first American Pope - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Cheers and celebration filled the halls of Notre Dame High School on Wednesday as students reacted to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. White smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled the decision, sending students rushing through corridors and crowding around Chromebook screens to witness the announcement from the Vatican. “I think everyone’s been following it pretty closel…