Milwaukee-area Catholics reacted joyfully to the news of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected a day after the conclave began. He's the first American pope in history.

The College of Cardinals has elected its first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church, and Milwaukee Catholics are celebrating.

Rev. Jeffrey R. Haines, Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee, speaks at a press conference about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S.