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Cardinals applaud newly elected Leo XIV

On May 8, the cardinal electors elected as Pope Cardinal Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV.

Rome Reports-May 9, 2025-Reading time: < 1 minute
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After being elected by the cardinal electors, Leo XIV left the Sistine Chapel to applause and went to the Pauline Chapel to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Minutes later, he appeared before the thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square.


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