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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— For the first time in history, the head of the Catholic Church is from the United States.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope and has taken the name Pope Leo the 14.

During the 12:10 p.m. mass at Saint Peters, white smoke emerged from the Vatican, many leaving the cathedral with smiles that a new pope was chosen, even though at the time, we didn't know who exactly it was.

Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history, will take the name Leo XIV

Some pregnancies can present medical challenges, but there is a specialized team, alongside your OB-GYN, who can assist you throughout the process.

25-year-old Rahsaan Goines and 49-year-old Chata Harris now face charges in connection to a homicide in October 2023.

Here's a look into what each Pope Leo did during their papacy.

The first American pope is already sparking baseball team loyalty debates.

Catholic churches across northeastern and central Pennsylvania and around the globe are celebrating the news of the new pope.

Replacing scholarship caps with roster limitations could leave walk-ons, partial scholarship earners, nonrevenue sport athletes and high school recruits at risk.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by Mark's Outfitters to see what 100 years in business looks like.

The Pa. Governor announced May 6 that he and his administration successfully stopped the president from revoking more than $200 million in educational funding.

Sheetz is the only convenience store chain included on this year's list by Fortune and Statista.