When he took the papal name Leo XIV, it was widely suggested by Vatican commentators that the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was sending a message.

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.

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 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.

Born Robert Francis Prevost, the first US pope is now charged with leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. - Visits Augustinian shrine - ...

Good morning, Chicago. On Thursday, Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope and now leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

U.S. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost at the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88.