
By Willy Okonji-
In a historic turn of events, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first American to ascend to the papacy.
Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, his election defied widespread expectations that an American candidate faced long odds in the conclave.
The decision signals a significant moment in the Church’s history, breaking longstanding tradition and reshaping perceptions about global Catholic leadership.
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