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New Pope Leo XIV Sparks Memes, Advocates Change
5/11/2025
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- Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago, has been elected as the new pontiff.
- Americans reacted with memes and sports references, noting his loyalty to the White Sox.
- Prevost advocates for gun control, environmental justice, and has criticized immigration policies.
- Prediction markets recorded over $40 million in wagers, with Prevost initially having under 1% odds.
