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What to Expect from the New Pope, the First American Pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowds as he appears on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

What to Expect from the New Pope, the First American Pontiff.
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Journalist Matt Lamb, a Chicago native, joins us to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s selection. Matt shares the Catholics’ initial reaction and provides a background on the pontiff.

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