Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to ...

The new Pope then appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election. Archbishop Martin said he was praying for the new Pope and hoped that "he will do a good job for all of us".

President Donald Trump reacted to the selection of the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

Outside of Chicago, reactions to an American pope were mixed ... a user questioned, with another writing, "Let's go new pope! Make Vatican great again." Images of Pope Trump flooded several ...

It’s been a fun day on the internet, to say the least. See some of the funniest social media reactions to the new pope news in the roundup below.

Now, they’re celebrating as Robert Prevost, named Pope Leo XIV, is taking on his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Who is Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement.

But New York fans have now taken this to a new level, comparing the Knicks to the new Pope who was just named. Pope Leo XIV was named to be the next Pope on Thursday after a few days of deliberation.