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Pope, Robert Prevost is the new pontiff: his name is Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Vatican City (Vatican), 8 May (LaPresse) – Robert Francis Prevost is the 267th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. He will be called Leo XIV. The announcement was made at 7:13 p.m. by Cardinal Protodeacon Cardinal Mamberti.

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