Event Brief
Election of the First American Pope
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: The story behind the election of the first American pope unfolds.
WHO: Catholic Church
WHAT: Election of the first American pope
WHEN: Mar 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: Significant event in the history of the Catholic Church
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