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@VaticanNewsPope Leo XIV sends a telegram to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean as they commemorate 70 years since their first General Conference was held in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pope Leo XIV, First American Pope, Declares Himself Roman Amid US Citizenship Review and Offers Apostolic Blessings
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Pope Leo XIV, the first American to be elected pope, has completed the formalities to become the bishop of Rome, declaring himself Roman. His election has sparked discussions about his positions on migration, conflicts, and gender issues, with debates on whether he is conservative or progressive. As the head of the Vatican, a sovereign state, questions have arisen regarding whether he can retain his U.S. citizenship.
While Americans working for foreign governments do not automatically lose citizenship, serving as a foreign head of state may prompt a citizenship review. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV has begun offering apostolic blessings globally for major life events such as baptisms, confirmations, and weddings. He also sent a telegram to bishops in Latin America and the Caribbean commemorating 70 years since their first General Conference in Rio de Janeiro.
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