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Habemus Papam

Pope Leo XIV is our new Pope!


Image taken from Vatican News video.

The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome and the first American Pope.
Click here to read the announcement from Vatican News.

Watch Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass by clicking here.

Click here to read the NBCC’s recent newsletter for more information about Pope Leo XIV.