US EditionCardinal Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff
- Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago-born Augustinian missionary, was elected the 267th pope and took the name Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, in Vatican City.
- Prevost's election followed the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, overcoming a traditional taboo against a U.S.-born pontiff due to America's secular power.
- Pope Leo XIV emphasizes healing polarization in the church and continuing Francis' ministry by promoting social justice, inclusivity, and unity among Catholics worldwide.
- He expressed that he was called to bear this cross and embrace the mission entrusted to him. His formal installation as pope is scheduled for May 18, followed by leading his inaugural general audience on May 21.
- Leo XIV's election suggests continuity with Francis' key priorities and could influence the deeply divided U.S. Church while his first foreign trip may occur at the end of May.
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