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Pope Leo XIV

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May 8, 2025

Full text of 'Urbi at Orbi Blessing' by Pope Leo XIV

The full text of the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, 2025.

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UpdatedMay 8, 2025

White smoke; cardinals have elected a new pope!

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen by the 133 cardinal electors to guide the Church following the passing of Pope Francis April 21. He will assume the name Pope Leo XIV.

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UpdatedMay 8, 2025

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.

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