‘We have a Pope!’ Archdiocese of Las Vegas celebrates first American Pope elected

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Archdiocese of Las Vegas is celebrating the new elected Pope of the Catholic Church Thursday.

Cardinal Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American pope elected. He is a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas and Auxiliary Bishop Gregory W. Gordon released a statement expressing gratitude and joy after the election…

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