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Americans have hailed the election of Pope Leo XIV, from his hometown of Chicago, all the way to the White House. Ed O'Keefe has more.

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We hope Leo XIV brings peace within the church even as he calls for peace outside of it.

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Pope Leo XIV offers his first blessing on May 8, 2025. He is the first pope from the United States and from North America.