He remained in that position, acquiring Peruvian citizenship in 2015, until Francis brought him to Rome in 2023 to assume both the bishops’ dossier and the presidency of the Pontifical ...

Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south side suburbs, where he grew up playing "pretend priest" and embodies the spirit of a "second Pope Francis," his brother said.

A commemorative stamp made as a tribute to Pope Leo XIV and his 100th day of papacy was released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Tuesday. Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the first ever pope from the United States, a surprise selection by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, greets the faithful as he appears from the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Square on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

The new leader of the Catholic Church is American Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced to a crowd in St. Peter’s Square.

The Leo XIV gear has been slow to emerge in the week since Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected to be the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Learn more about the duties of a pope, how long his term lasts, and more below. On May 8, 2025, the world was presented with a new pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now named Pope Leo XIV.

Archbishop Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, receives the red biretta hat from the late Pope Francis during the consistory in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican City, Vatican, on Sept. 30 ...

Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) and other cardinals adhered to many restrictions while inside the conclave. Here's everything they were forbidden to use—or eat—during the papal ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old from Chicago is known as a leader with global experience.