Catholic News Headlines for Friday 5/9/2025

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History has just been made in St. Peter’s Square: the Catholic Church has its first American pontiff. Currents News is at the Vatican getting the pulse of the people.

A seminarian from the Diocese of Brooklyn shares what it was like to witness the election of the new Holy Father, and how it’s inspiring his own journey to the priesthood.

From the Empire State Building to hometown celebrations, New York City and Chicago are honoring Pope Leo XIV.