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Chinese Catholic organizations congratulate elected new pope

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Robert Francis Prevost (2nd R) waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, May 8, 2025. /Xinhua
Robert Francis Prevost (2nd R) waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, May 8, 2025. /Xinhua

Robert Francis Prevost (2nd R) waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, May 8, 2025. /Xinhua

The Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association and the Bishops' Conference of Catholic Church in China on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new pope.

American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the new pope on the second day of voting in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV.

The College of Cardinals, composed of 133 cardinals, began the secret voting process on May 7. The previous pope, Francis, passed away due to illness on April 21.

(With input from Xinhua)

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