Pope Leo XIV: First American Pontiff

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Pope Leo XIV

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What makes the first U.S.-born pope an ‘unusual’ choice

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Pope Leo XIV is the first American -born pontiff in history.

Theology professor Jeffrey Morrow : "Wow. I did not expect an American " He is the second consecutive pope from the Americas , as well as a pontiff who had been a member of a religious order.

Pope Leo XIII is a “very important in the history of the Church , especially the last 200 years ,” Morrow said.

Leo XIII took a stand on labor rights.

He also brought about a revival of the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas into Church teaching.

Whether the new Leo will adopt a more conservative or liberal approach to his papacy remains to be seen.

Reid said he does not fit within either group of American conservative or.

liberal cardinals.

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