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Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

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He is the first North American to be elected pope and, before the conclave, was the U.S. cardinal most mentioned as a potential successor of St. Peter. >>>

El cardenal Prevost, misionero de Estados Unidos, es elegido Papa y toma el nombre de León XIV

Es el primer norteamericano elegido Papa y, antes del cónclave, era el cardenal estadounidense más mencionado como posible sucesor de San Pedro. >>>

Statement by the Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City, on Pope Leo XIV

I am very happy and delighted with the election of His Eminence Robert Francis Prevost as our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. He is a man of deep prayer, humility, learning, and especially fidelity to the social and doctrinal treasures of the Church. >>>

Declaración del Reverendísimo Oscar A. Solis, Obispo de Salt Lake City, sobre el Papa León XIV

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Message of thanks from Bishop Solis

"On behalf of the Catholic community in Utah, I thank all the people of God for their heartfelt condolences at the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis." >>>

Mensaje de agradecimiento del Obispo Solis

"A nombre de la comunidad Católica de Utah, agradezco al Pueblo de Dios por las sentidas condolencias, por el sensible fallecimiento de nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco." >>>
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