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Pope Leo XIV may be the first American pope, but he spent many years of his life in Peru. NBC News' George Solis takes a look back at his time in South America and the reaction from the country.
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Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.
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Learn more about Pope Leo XIV after he was selected to become the first American-born pontiff. Robert Francis Prevost grew up in Chicago and attended Villanova.
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Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost spoke to Italian TV in the days before the Vatican conclave that saw him elected as the first American-born pope.
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As the new pope was elected, Catholics celebrated around the world from outside of the Vatican to the streets of New York City. This conclave made history, not just for electing an American pope, but for how viral it went on social media.
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Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
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Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
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From priests on pogos celebrating in St. Peter's Square to the crowd outside St. Patrick's in New York, the overwhelming emotions were shock, joy, and hope.
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