Election of Pope Leo XIV: Meet the New Pontiff
May 9, 2025
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pontiff from the USA. He succeeds Pope Francis and takes on the leadership of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. Prevost has extensive experience as a missionary in Peru and is known for his commitment to impoverished communities. He is expected to continue the reforms of his predecessor.