US Edition'Be an effective shepherd for all': Church officials in Iowa and Nebraska react to new pope
- Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, becoming the first American pope in Vatican history.
- The election followed conclave procedures and surprised many given Prevost's Chicago roots and extensive experience, including years in Peru.
- Local Catholic leaders in Iowa and Nebraska praised Pope Leo XIV as a patient, globally minded shepherd who could unite diverse cultures.
- Archbishop McGovern said the cardinals likely chose him because he could address many cultures; Joensen called him “a citizen of the world.”
- Pope Leo XIV’s election signals a shift toward reaffirming tradition and enhancing the Church’s public clarity amid complex modern challenges.
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'UnPHILtered' | Congressman Shreve speaks on Pope Leo XIV
U.S. Rep. Shreve of Indiana speaks on new Catholic leader, Pope Leo XIV INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Thursday’s edition of “UnPHILtered,” Indiana congressman Jefferson Shreve expressed his excitement about Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church, who was chosen by the Cardinals. He believes that Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago, will bring a fresh perspective to the church and its community, and that his experience in Latin America will be ben…
First American Pope: This is how the United States responds to Leo XIV.
Leo XIV is the first U.S. Pope. Nevertheless, in the otherwise patriotic and religious environment of Donald Trump, one is only superficially proud of the progressive "Latin Yankee", which can hardly begin with the politics of the President.
First American-born Pope: What it could mean for the future of the Catholic Church
As Pope Leo XIV makes history as the first American-born pontiff, many are wondering what this means for the future of the Catholic Church and the political relationships with the United States.
Iowans react to first ever American pope
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Every weekday St. Ambrose Cathedral in Downtown Des Moines has a church service at noon. On Thursday, as people were walking in, there were whispers as to who their new leader would be. About 45 minutes before that service, the news of white smoke at the Vatican came, signifying a new pope was decided. The church-goers of Des Moines were excited but carried on with church not knowing who their new leader was. The priest of th…
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