Houston religion scholar speaks on first American-born pope
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Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, makes history as the first American-born pope. Dr. Craig Considine from Rice University joined FOX 26 to explain the meaning behind the pope's name and the issues he may focus on the most.

Cardinal Robert Prevost makes history as first American-born pope
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The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. FOX's Connor Hansen shares celebrations from the U.S. Meanwhile, FOX 26's Jade Flury and Leslie DelasBour checked out reactions from Houston.

Pope Leo XIV's first address: Full text

Robert Prevost was elected to be the Catholic Church's new pope on Thursday. His first comments as Pope Leo XIV lasted for a few minutes; here's the full text of those remarks.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

New Pope Leo XIV elected | Houston Live & Local
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We have the latest on the election of a new pope. Plus, a trade deal announced between the U.S. and the UK.

First American pope: The world reacts

The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.

Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Leo XIV is first American pope

The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the world
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American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as pope. He is taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He delivers an address

American Robert Prevost elected new pope
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Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.

New Pope Elected: White smoke appears at Sistine Chapel
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White smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave has chosen a new pope to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to shortly reveal the name of the person who will become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and he'll make his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's. The election came one day after the papal conclave began on May 7.

How the Papal Conclave works
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Cardinals have concluded their first vote, and a new pontiff has not been elected. Black smoke poured out of the chimney on the roof of Abigail Dye breaks down the long tradition of the Papal Conclave.

Papal conclave 2025: Day 1 recap
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Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled that no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave. FOX's Rebekah Castor explains the top two contenders for the position and how the process is being kept secret.

‘Sistine seagull’ steals spotlight during papal conclave — again

A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving a viral tradition as the world waits for news of the next pope.

LIVE l How to watch the Vatican during papal conclave: 24/7 cam

The College of Cardinals began the secretive voting process of choosing a new pope on Wednesday -- and FOX 5 NY will have a 24/7 LIVE look at the Sistine Chapel.

Conclave: Black smoke rises on Day 1; no pope elected
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Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel chimney on the first day of the conclave, meaning no pope was elected during the first round of voting.