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"Habemus papam" the world is introduced to our newest pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost born in USA, who has chosen his papal name to be Pope Leo XIV.

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In his first meeting with cardinals, Leo — also known as Robert Prevost — said there were “different reasons” behind his choice, but he was primarily inspired by Pope Leo XIII.

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Cardinal Tagle described Pope Leo XIV, also known as Robert Prevost, as “humble” yet “very discerning.”

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The Catholic world is closely watching the first words and actions of Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope.

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According to Tagle, he received a "communication" confirming that the pope has retained all officials in the Roman Curia until "a new decision is made."

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The brothers of recently elected Pope Leo XIV shared that the young Robert Francis Prevost knew his calling at an early age. 

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Even hours after the Vatican announced the new pope, multiple online posts still falsely claimed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the 267th pontiff who took the name Pope Luis I.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated newly elected Pope Leo XIV and shared his hope that the new pontiff would help bring the Church closer to the poor.

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Catholic orders in the Philippines rejoiced upon the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, offering him prayers of strength and guidance. 

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Pope Leo XIV’s quick ascent to the papacy places him among the fastest-elected pontiffs in the Catholic Church’s history, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

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"Habemus papam" the world is introduced to our newest pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost born in USA, who has chosen his papal name to be Pope Leo XIV.

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In his first meeting with cardinals, Leo — also known as Robert Prevost — said there were “different reasons” behind his choice, but he was primarily inspired by Pope Leo XIII.

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Cardinal Tagle described Pope Leo XIV, also known as Robert Prevost, as “humble” yet “very discerning.”

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The Catholic world is closely watching the first words and actions of Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope.

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According to Tagle, he received a "communication" confirming that the pope has retained all officials in the Roman Curia until "a new decision is made."

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The brothers of recently elected Pope Leo XIV shared that the young Robert Francis Prevost knew his calling at an early age. 

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Even hours after the Vatican announced the new pope, multiple online posts still falsely claimed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the 267th pontiff who took the name Pope Luis I.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated newly elected Pope Leo XIV and shared his hope that the new pontiff would help bring the Church closer to the poor.

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Catholic orders in the Philippines rejoiced upon the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, offering him prayers of strength and guidance. 

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Pope Leo XIV’s quick ascent to the papacy places him among the fastest-elected pontiffs in the Catholic Church’s history, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

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