May 8, 2025 • 16 mins
We have a pope – and he’s an American! Cardinal Robert Prevost has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. We break down the significance of this unprecedented moment and what challenges the Catholic Church's new leader will face as he takes over.
Guest: Christopher Lamb, CNN Vatican Correspondent
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