Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, Leo XIV, marking historic moment for Catholic Church on May 8, 2025.

Prevost chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate. ‘May peace be with you,’ the new pope said a joyous crowd waving flags ...

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While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

During the 2025 papal conclave, St. Joseph’s Catholic School’s faculty and students gathered together to learn the appointment of the new pope together.

The nation’s capital is celebrating a historic moment — the election of the first American pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named Pope Leo XIV.