Kentucky Catholics celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Puerto Rican deacon Emmanuel Rodríguez Güivas, who attended the conclave that culminated yesterday with the election of Leo XIV as the new pope to lead the Catholic Church, described the Puerto Rican flag as a "sensation" among the crowd gathered outside the Sistine Chapel awaiting the grand announcement.

'Born in the U.S.A.' plays as American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday.

Kentucky Catholics celebrate Pope Leo XIV

A Louisville priest said Pope Leo is prepared for the job and appears to radiate joy.

As ’Born in the U.S.A.’ plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

ROME -- Speakers blasted songs including "Born in the U.S.A." and "American Pie" as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost.

As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Speakers blasted “Born in the U.S.A. and ”American Pie" as six cardinal electors from the United States celebrated the first U.S. pope a day after Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV.

Americans in St. Peter's Square celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV

People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed.