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Cardinal Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV Amid Social Media Frenzy

5/11/2025

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In the wake of Pope Francis' passing on April 21, the Vatican's conclave convened, resulting in the election of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. This momentous occasion, likened to the "Catholic Superbowl," ignited a flurry of social media activity, with users, including President Trump, sharing memes and lively commentary that captured the public's fascination with papal traditions.

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In the wake of Pope Francis' passing on April 21, the Vatican's conclave convened, resulting in the election of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. This momentous occasion, likened to the "Catholic Superbowl," ignited a flurry of social media activity, with users, including President Trump, sharing memes and lively commentary that captured the public's fascination with papal traditions.