Monrovia, May 9 -- In a historic moment reverberating from the Vatican to the streets of Monrovia, the Catholic Church in Liberia has joined millions around the globe in extending prayerful wishes to newly elected Pope Leo XIV-formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost-the first American to ascend to the papacy.

By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com

The announcement of Pope Leo XIV's election came Wednesday evening as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the successful conclusion of the conclave. The former missionary and bishop, who served extensively in Peru, became the 267th successor of St. Peter and the first pontiff from the United States.

Liberian Clergy Celebrates Milestone

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