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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope León XIV, First U.S.-Born Pontiff

Elected after four ballots, León XIV emphasizes unity, peace, and continuity with Pope Francis’s pastoral legacy.

World Leaders and Thousands Gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s Funeral

Pope Francis Lies in State as Vatican Prepares for Funeral

Cardinals Begin Preparations for Pope Francis’s Funeral and Conclave