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Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff

Elected by the largest and most diverse conclave in history, Pope Leo XIV calls for unity, peace, and continuity with Francis’s vision.

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Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected as the 267th pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
  • The election took place on May 8, 2025, after two days of voting by 133 cardinals, the largest and most geographically diverse conclave in Church history.
  • Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural address from St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing unity, peace, and God’s love while paying tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis.
  • Prevost’s extensive background includes missionary work in Peru, leadership roles in the Augustinian Order, and serving as head of the Vatican's Dicastery for Bishops since 2023.
  • The new pope is expected to continue Francis’s focus on environmental care, outreach to the poor and migrants, and addressing internal Church divisions.