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In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States waves from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Vatican Media/Francesco Sforza/Handout via REUTERS

+ Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is first US pope

+ In first moments, new pope offers hints about his papacy

+ Last Pope Leo, 1878-1903, was an advocate for worker’s rights