Celebrations ignite across the U.S. for the first American pope

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Celebrations ignite across the U.S. for the first American pope

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A look inside Pope Leo’s time in Peru as the country celebrates

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Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native who led Augustinian order

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Leo XIV elected as first American pope

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Watch: Cardinal Prevost interviewed shortly before becoming Pope Leo XIV

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Cardinals congratulate Pope Leo XIV at Sistine Chapel

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Who is Pope Leo XIV? Examining Robert Francis Prevost’s background

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The story of the seagulls by the Vatican chimney when white smoke was seen

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Trump says having an American pope is a ‘great honor’

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‘Overjoyed!’: Americans at the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

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Vicar Joseph Farrell describes Pope Leo XIV as ‘humble’

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Watch Pope Leo XIV’s full address from St. Peter’s Basilica balcony

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd in his first appearance

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Indiana University students describe ‘running through the streets’ to see new pope

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American Cardinal Robert Prevost is named as new pope

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Watch: White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel chimney to indicate election of new pope

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‘We’ve got it!’: Vatican crowd reacts to white smoke signaling new pope

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Lester Holt shows NBC News rooftop setup at the Vatican

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White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel chimney as new pope is selected

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Black smoke billows for second time as cardinals remain undecided on new pope

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