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David Muir reports on Cardinal Robert Prevost making history as first American pope

David Muir reports on the conclave electing American Cardinal Robert Prevost to succeed Pope Francis – choosing the name Leo XIV – 24 hours and 21 minutes after the doors closed to the Sistine chapel.

May 8, 2025

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