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Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First U.S.-Born Pope as Leo XIV

Elected after a two-day conclave, Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis, drawing global congratulations and marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/DYLAN MARTINEZ
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) message from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the 267th pontiff and the first U.S.-born pope in the Church's history.
  • The election followed the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, and a two-day conclave in Vatican City's Sistine Chapel.
  • World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have extended their congratulations, emphasizing the Vatican's global significance.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated the election on Truth Social, calling it a 'great honor' for the country and expressing eagerness to meet the new pope.
  • Pope Leo XIV, a member of the Augustinian Order, brings decades of missionary and administrative experience, having served in Peru and as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops since 2023.