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\u2018It\u2019s just mind blowing\u2019: Brothers of Pope Leo XIV share their reactions<\/h2>\n 01:43<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
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Celebrations ignite across the U.S. for the first American pope<\/h2>\n 02:36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
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A look inside Pope Leo’s time in Peru as the country celebrates<\/h2>\n 03:12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native who led Augustinian order<\/h2>\n 03:49<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Leo XIV elected as first American pope<\/h2>\n 04:12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Watch: Cardinal Prevost interviewed shortly before becoming Pope Leo XIV<\/h2>\n 02:28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Cardinals congratulate Pope Leo XIV at Sistine Chapel<\/h2>\n 00:35<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Who is Pope Leo XIV? Examining Robert Francis Prevost’s background<\/h2>\n 03:27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
The story of the seagulls by the Vatican chimney when white smoke was seen<\/h2>\n 00:41<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Trump says having an American pope is a ‘great honor’<\/h2>\n 00:31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
‘Overjoyed!’: Americans at the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV’s election<\/h2>\n 02:23<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Vicar Joseph Farrell describes Pope Leo XIV as \u2018humble\u2019<\/h2>\n 02:47<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Watch Pope Leo XIV’s full address from St. Peter’s Basilica balcony<\/h2>\n 11:31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd in his first appearance<\/h2>\n 08:01<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Indiana University students describe \u2018running through the streets\u2019 to see new pope<\/h2>\n 02:16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
American Cardinal Robert Prevost is named as new pope<\/h2>\n 04:58<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Watch: White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel chimney to indicate election of new pope<\/h2>\n 00:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
‘We’ve got it!’: Vatican crowd reacts to white smoke signaling new pope<\/h2>\n 05:10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Lester Holt shows NBC News rooftop setup at the Vatican<\/h2>\n 00:52<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel chimney as new pope is selected<\/h2>\n 00:42<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Celebrations happened all across the U.S. as an American was chosen as the next pope for the first time. Americans reacted to the news from churches, schools, and even across social media. NBC News’ Rehema Ellis has more on the reactions.\u00a0<\/span>May 9, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\u2018It\u2019s just mind blowing\u2019: Brothers of Pope Leo XIV share their reactions<\/h2>\n 01:43<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
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Now Playing<\/p>\n
Celebrations ignite across the U.S. for the first American pope<\/h2>\n 02:36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
UP NEXT<\/p>\n
A look inside Pope Leo’s time in Peru as the country celebrates<\/h2>\n 03:12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n
Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native who led Augustinian order<\/h2>\n 03:49<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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