May 8, 2025

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history.

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

May 8, 2025
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.
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Black smoke billows from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel May 8, 2025, on the second day of the conclave.

A morning of black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney

May 8, 2025
The 133 cardinals who entered the conclave failed to reach a two-thirds supermajority of at least 89 votes to elect a new pope during their morning session May 8.
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Visionary Leadership

May 8, 2025
Visionary leadership requires clarity of vision and a commitment to inspiring others toward a shared purpose. St. Francis led with simplicity and humility, envisioning a world where love and compassion reign.
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words love and hate written on the fingers of two hands

Hatred Is a Virus

May 8, 2025
We cannot rewrite history—though it is our duty to learn from it. And there is a legacy for us to fall back on.
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