Habemus papam! The first American pope is elected, and we love him.

Welcome to the America magazine conclave podcast. We are thrilled to join the church in welcoming Pope Leo XIV!

Our team was just in St. Peter’s Square for the historic election, and we’re here with first reactions and some important details about the life and ministry of the missionary Augustinian friar turned pope: the now former-Cardinal Robert F. Prevost.

Links from the show:

• Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope

• Peru rejoices for their former bishop: Pope Leo XIV

• Prepare to be surprised by the next pope

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