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He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced. The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church. "This is the first greeting of the ...

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich and Cardinal Wilton Gregory, also a South Side native, spoke about their experience in the conclave and electing the first American pope, Leo XIV, who is from this city.

The first American Pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected Thursday after a two-day conclave. New Orleans Archbishop ...

The longest conclave on record dragged on for nearly three years. Pope Gregory X was finally elected in September of 1271 after about 1,000 days.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis since March 2013, served the Catholic Church for 12 years before passing away on April 21 at age 88. Francis was considered progressive and was known ...

The Vatican set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor. Francis made history when he became the first pope from Latin America upon election in 2014. Among the ...

The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor begins May 7 in the Vatican City ... The election of Pope Gregory X lasted from 1268 to 1271, according to the portal. Forty-two percent ...

Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7 ... The secret vote that elected Pope Gregory X lasted from November 1268 to September 1271. It was the first example of a ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news for the first day of the conclave on Wednesday, May 7 ... when Pope Pius X was chosen after five days. Most common pope names: John, Gregory, Benedict ...