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ROME -- Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps, cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of ...

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where the Virgin Mary is venerated under the title “Salus Populi Romani” (“Health of the Roman People”). The Holy Father arrived at the basilica shortly after 7 p.m. local time.

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ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the ...