Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, from the United States, has been elected the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. He has chosen the papal name Leo XIV.
Prevost became the 267th pope on Thursday following a conclave, or an election process held by cardinals at the Vatican to choose the new leader of the Church.
Prevost became the 267th pope on Thursday following a conclave, or an election process held by cardinals at the Vatican to choose the new leader of the Church.
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United States Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, choosing the papal name Leo XIV. This election took place during a conclave at the Vatican, marking him as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250509_02/
Date: May 9, 2025
Created: 2025/05/09 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:19
Last Read: 2025/05/09 15:35