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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope León XIV, First U.S.-Born Pontiff

Elected after four ballots, León XIV emphasizes unity, peace, and continuity with Pope Francis’s pastoral legacy.

Las primeras imágenes de Robert Prevost, como papa León XIV
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Las primeras imágenes de Robert Prevost, como papa León XIV

Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American with deep ties to Peru, was elected as the 267th Pope, taking the name León XIV.
  • The conclave concluded on May 8, 2025, after four rounds of voting by 133 cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, with white smoke signaling the decision at 18:08 local time.
  • León XIV delivered his first address from St. Peter’s Basilica, calling for unity, peace, and justice, and offering a special greeting to his former diocese of Chiclayo in Spanish.
  • His election marks a demographic milestone as the first U.S.-born Pope, reflecting the global reach of the Catholic Church and its ties to both North and Latin America.
  • Preparations are underway for León XIV’s inaugural Mass, set to take place on May 9, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel, symbolizing communion with the College of Cardinals.