An 'extremely joyful day' for US Catholics as Leo XIV becomes first pope from US

By electing Pope Leo XIV, some see Vatican making very American political play - The Presbyterian Outlook

‘The election of an American Pope, the first American Pope … there’s a signal here that the church is taking a side in what’s happening around the globe,' said Steven Millies, a professor at Catholic Theological Union. The post By electing Pope Leo XIV, some see Vatican making very American political play appeared first on The Presbyterian Outlook.

Locals on tour in Rome when new pope was elected say it was an 'incredible' experience

Father Nelson Cintra, center, with Jerry Mariner, left, and Shannon Rood. They recently returned from a trip to the Vatican and saw the election of a new pope. Watch highlights of their tour in the video above. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS – Less than a week after returning from a pilgrimage to the Vatican, Jerry Mariner and Shannon Rood are still in awe that they were able to witness the election of a new pope. The Idaho Falls r…

Salesian Missions welcomes Pope Leo XIV, first American-born Pope

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the Salesian Congregation and Catholics around the globe to welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV — His Eminence,…

First American-Born Pope Draws Praise From Trump, Across Political Lines

By Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal | May 08, 2025 President Donald Trump and other political leaders from both sides congratulated the first American-born pope Thursday after the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will lead under the name Pope Leo XIV. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first Americ…

Montana seminarian in Rome witnesses history as first American pope is elected

Following weeks of significant moments in the Catholic church, one Billings student has found himself at the center of one of the most extraordinary moments in modern church history.When the white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel and cheers erupted through St. Peters Square on May 8, 24-year-old Thomas Johnson stood among the crowd of thousands watching history unfold.Watch the full story: Montana seminarian in Rome witnesses history as first…

His election as Pope was excluded even for the greatest church experts until the last time. However, why the American origin of Leo XIV could make a difference in these times, explains Domradio editor-in-chief Renardo Schlegelmilch in the ntv.de interview.