Robert Francis Prevost Named First American Pope
The new church leader is originally from Chicago, making him the first American Pope in history.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the successor to former Pope Francis. The new church leader is originally from Chicago, making him the first American Pope in history. Prevost was brought into the Vatican in 2023 to serve as the head of the church’s Dicastery for Bishops. The powerful position means he oversees the selection of new bishops. He’s a dual citizen, holding nationality in both the U.S. and Peru, where he served for many years. The 69-year-old took the name Pope Leo XIV.
