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He said, may peace be with you all. Leo is the first American ever selected to be pope. But in his first words to followers yesterday, the 69-year-old Chicago native spoke in Italian and Spanish, a language he picked up while spending most of his career in Peru. Joshua McElwee is Reuters Vatican correspondent, and he's had a front row seat to this process over the past few weeks.

McAuley said it's an interesting moment to choose an American pope.

McAuley said it's an interesting moment to choose an American pope.

McAuley said it's an interesting moment to choose an American pope.

President Trump called Pope Leo's selection a great honor for the United States. That comes a few days after he tweeted an AI-generated image of himself as pope, which evoked negative reactions from many religious leaders. And it's quite possible the American president and the new American pope won't see eye to eye on many social issues.

President Trump called Pope Leo's selection a great honor for the United States. That comes a few days after he tweeted an AI-generated image of himself as pope, which evoked negative reactions from many religious leaders. And it's quite possible the American president and the new American pope won't see eye to eye on many social issues.

President Trump called Pope Leo's selection a great honor for the United States. That comes a few days after he tweeted an AI-generated image of himself as pope, which evoked negative reactions from many religious leaders. And it's quite possible the American president and the new American pope won't see eye to eye on many social issues.

Months ago, a social media account connected with then-Cardinal Prevost criticized the Trump administration and Vice President J.D. Vance, who is a Catholic, for their hardline stance on immigration. Leo is generally seen to be someone who was close to the previous pope, Francis, and has made causes of social justice, especially for refugees, a personal interest.

Months ago, a social media account connected with then-Cardinal Prevost criticized the Trump administration and Vice President J.D. Vance, who is a Catholic, for their hardline stance on immigration. Leo is generally seen to be someone who was close to the previous pope, Francis, and has made causes of social justice, especially for refugees, a personal interest.

Months ago, a social media account connected with then-Cardinal Prevost criticized the Trump administration and Vice President J.D. Vance, who is a Catholic, for their hardline stance on immigration. Leo is generally seen to be someone who was close to the previous pope, Francis, and has made causes of social justice, especially for refugees, a personal interest.

People McElwee spoke to in Peru noted his down-to-earth manner and compassion for Venezuelan migrants.

People McElwee spoke to in Peru noted his down-to-earth manner and compassion for Venezuelan migrants.

People McElwee spoke to in Peru noted his down-to-earth manner and compassion for Venezuelan migrants.

It's not clear exactly how Pope Leo might break from his predecessor on issues like sexuality. Pope Francis famously said homosexuality is a sin but not a crime, and he allowed for the blessing of gay couples. As for the new pope, we know little beyond 2012 comments he made, critical of the media's positive portrayal of, quote, practices that are contrary to the gospel.

It's not clear exactly how Pope Leo might break from his predecessor on issues like sexuality. Pope Francis famously said homosexuality is a sin but not a crime, and he allowed for the blessing of gay couples. As for the new pope, we know little beyond 2012 comments he made, critical of the media's positive portrayal of, quote, practices that are contrary to the gospel.

It's not clear exactly how Pope Leo might break from his predecessor on issues like sexuality. Pope Francis famously said homosexuality is a sin but not a crime, and he allowed for the blessing of gay couples. As for the new pope, we know little beyond 2012 comments he made, critical of the media's positive portrayal of, quote, practices that are contrary to the gospel.

So there's still a lot of unknowns. For Chicagoans, another big unknown is Pope Leo's baseball allegiances. A rumor quickly circulated on social media that the South Chicago native was a Cubs fan. His brother was quick to clear up the confusion on local WGN-TV.

So there's still a lot of unknowns. For Chicagoans, another big unknown is Pope Leo's baseball allegiances. A rumor quickly circulated on social media that the South Chicago native was a Cubs fan. His brother was quick to clear up the confusion on local WGN-TV.

So there's still a lot of unknowns. For Chicagoans, another big unknown is Pope Leo's baseball allegiances. A rumor quickly circulated on social media that the South Chicago native was a Cubs fan. His brother was quick to clear up the confusion on local WGN-TV.

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