Reaction to 'unexpected' new Pope 2w T he Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin said he "really didn't expect" the American Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV to be elected.

CHICAGO - A new pope was elected on Thursday and reaction is pouring in across the world, including in Illinois. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, was announced as the first ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, greeted thousands from St. Peter's Basilica, saying "Peace be with you." Aged 69 and originally from Chicago, Prevost spent most of ...

Here are some funny tweets reacting to the new pope that captured the moment with just the right mix of reverence and ridiculousness.. 1.

Pope Leo XIV's family tree shows Black roots in New Orleans ‘I live a very simple life but I need help.’ I’m 75 with $1.1M in an IRA, $275K in CDs and $2.4K per month in Social Security.

It's here that the new pope will dress in his temporary vestments as the world awaits his first public appearance. However, there's still a final bit of ceremony to complete. The Fisherman's Ring ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) ...