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Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Pete’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A Prayer for the Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for the new pontiff.

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