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The First American Pope Is Elected

Known for grassroots ministry, Leone ran homeless outreach and immigrant services across Brooklyn and the Bronx.Catholic News Service

Pope Leo is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, and Portuguese.Reuters

The U.S. Catholic Church, home to over 70 million faithful, waited generations to see one of its own in the role.Pew Research Center

Pope Leo becomes the first American elected to lead the Catholic Church.Vatican Press Office

Michael Leone was born in Queens, New York, to working-class Italian immigrants.CNN / Vatican Press Briefing

Known for grassroots ministry, Leone ran homeless outreach and immigrant services across Brooklyn and the Bronx.Catholic News Service

Pope Leo is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, and Portuguese.Reuters

The U.S. Catholic Church, home to over 70 million faithful, waited generations to see one of its own in the role.Pew Research Center

Pope Leo becomes the first American elected to lead the Catholic Church.Vatican Press Office

Michael Leone was born in Queens, New York, to working-class Italian immigrants.CNN / Vatican Press Briefing

Known for grassroots ministry, Leone ran homeless outreach and immigrant services across Brooklyn and the Bronx.Catholic News Service