Francis' Progressive Pick for Pope Elected!

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the first ever pope from the U.S., a surprise selection by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in Rome. Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, thanked Pope Francis and repeated his predecessor's call for a church that is engaged with the modern world and "is always looking for peace, charity and being close to people, especially those who are suffering." As a cardinal Prevost kept a low profile and granted few interviews. But he said in a 2023 Vatican press conference: "Our work is to enlarge the tent and to let everyone know they are welcome inside the church."

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