The First American Pope Delivers English Speech at His Inaugural Mass, and Everyone is Saying the Same Thing

Pope Leo: The First American Pope and His Historic Address in English

In an unprecedented moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, made

history as the first American to ascend to the papacy. Elected as the 267th pontiff on Thursday, May 8, Pope Leo’s first Mass the

following day marked an emotional and culturally significant event for the Catholic community and the world at large.

What truly captivated audiences across the globe was Pope Leo’s decision to deliver his speech in English during his inaugural

Mass. His Chicago accent, unusual for a pope, caught many by surprise and sparked a flood of reactions on social media. The

reaction to the American accent was immediate and overwhelming, with users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) expressing

surprise and even humor at hearing the Pope speak in his native language.

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