Americans visiting the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Americans visiting the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV's election Americans visiting the Vatican react to Pope Leo XIV's election

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A trio of Americans visiting the Vatican share their elation with the election of Pope Leo XIV with NBC News’ Molly Hunter, along with their hopes for his papacy.