Central Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'

From Chicago to the Vatican: Bishop Paprocki praises election of Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki called it a joyful and historic moment after Cardinals elect the first American to lead the the Roman Catholic Church.

In Central Illinois, the first American pope prompts joy and surprise

News of the first U.S. pope prompted plenty of celebration in Central Illinois, heightened by the fact that the Catholic Church's new leader has roots just a few hours away.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday called it a "great honor" for the country that Leo XIV is the first American pope and said he looked forward to meeting him.

No more 'conflict': NYT's Maggie Haberman flags Trump sign he wants end to fighting

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said President Donald Trump’s praise for newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a sign he’s trying to tamp down his constant brawling.Speaking to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday, Haberman said Trump’s warm compliments for the new pope in a Truth Social post – where he said it was “a Great Honor for our Country” to have the first American pope, who he said he looks forward to meeting – was a shift in his previous tone…

First American pope: US Catholics celebrate, call it 'a blessing'

NEW YORK, United States — US Catholics flocked to churches across the country in a celebratory mood to mark the “excitement” of the first-ever American pontiff following Thursday’s election of Pope Leo, who worshippers hoped would bring back lapsed believers. Outside Manhattan’s imposing St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rosaria Vigorito, 66, said she could “feel the excitement just in the few minutes I’ve been walking around.” The Miami artist said she …

Catholic Theological Seminary reacts to news of new Pope

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