An American Cardinal, Robert Prevost, from Chicago has been selected as the new Pope following the passing of Pope Francis.
He will take the name of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, was elected the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first American pope. A member of the Augustinian order, he spent much of his career as a missionary in Peru, where he also gained Peruvian citizenship. Prevost, aged 69, served as the head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops before his election. Known for his moderate stance and commitment to social justice, he has expressed views aligning with Pope Francis’ focus on the poor and marginalized. His choice of the name Leo XIV reflects historical popes known for strength and social reform, such as Leo XIII. In his first remarks, he pledged to build bridges and promote peace, emphasizing a welcoming church.
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