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The Most Famous American in the World Is Now . . .

May 10, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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The most famous American in the world is now Leo XIV, the first American pope. Formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo is an Augustinian priest born and raised in Chicago who is apparently a White Sox  fan. Here, he celebrates his first Mass as pope. — Vatican Media

Just so you know, things have changed up a bit on planet Earth in recent days:

The most famous American in the world is now a man who has taken a vow of poverty and service, who has committed his life to the welfare of others, especially working people and the poor, and who declared this week, upon being elected pope, that “evil will not prevail.”

“God loves us, all of us, and evil will not prevail” Pope Leo XIV said to the multitude assembled in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday, an hour or so after he had been elected pope. “We will move forward.”

Good to know.

More on the topic of good and evil at “Have Americans Forgotten That Humility is a Virtue?”

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Earlier this week, St. Peter’s Square was crowded with celebrants when white smoke arose from the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of a new pope. Photo by Barbara Newhall

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  1. Sharie McNamee says

    May 21, 2025 at 11:25 am

    He should be appreciated by everyone

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