Robert Prevost becomes first American pope of the Catholic Church: What to know Honora said both grandparents lived at 1933 North Prieur Street in the Seventh Ward near Claiborne Avenue.

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Following a short, two-day conclave, the first-ever American born pope was elected by a two-thirds majority of 133 Cardinals on Thursday -- and he's from Chicago.