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'Overjoyed!': Americans at the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV's election
May 8, 202502:23
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'Overjoyed!': Americans at the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV's election

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A trio of Americans visiting the Vatican share their elation with the election of Pope Leo XIV with NBC News' Molly Hunter, along with their hopes for his papacy.May 8, 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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