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Celebrations ignite across the U.S. for the first American pope
May 9, 202502:36
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  • A rare look at the pope’s Garden in his summer house

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  • Pope Leo tells NBC News he has ‘no fear’ of the Trump administration

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Celebrations ignite across the U.S. for the first American pope

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Celebrations happened all across the U.S. as an American was chosen as the next pope for the first time. Americans reacted to the news from churches, schools, and even across social media. NBC News' Rehema Ellis has more on the reactions. May 9, 2025

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  • UP NEXT

    Pope Leo XIV Talks About Potential Visit to the United States

    02:23

  • Pope Leo XIV reflects on being the first American pope

    02:15

  • Pope Leo details family’s slavery history in visit with Tom Llamas

    00:55

  • A rare look at the pope’s Garden in his summer house

    02:00

  • First American Pope prepares for 'Concert for Peace'

    02:37

  • NBC News tours historic papal gardens outside Rome

    01:49
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