Breaking: Pope Leo XIV - The First American Pope? All The Details!
Could an American cardinal truly ascend to the papacy, leading over 1.4 billion Roman Catholics worldwide? The answer arrived resoundingly on May 8, 2025, with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church.
The election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, has sent ripples of excitement and speculation throughout the global Catholic community. His selection during the 2025 conclave, following the passing of Pope Francis, ushers in a new era for the Church. The announcement, delivered by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, was met with cheers from over 50,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square, eager to witness the emergence of the 267th Bishop of Rome.
| Pope Leo XIV: Biographical and Professional Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Robert Francis Prevost |
| Papal Name | Leo XIV |
| Birth Date | September 14, 1955 |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American, Peruvian |
| Religious Order | Augustinian |
| Ordination to Priesthood | 1982 |
| Episcopal Ordination | Details not specified in provided text. Typically occurs several years before becoming Pope. |
| Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru | 2015-2023 |
| Cardinal | 2023 (Appointed by Pope Francis) |
| Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops | 2023 (Appointed by Pope Francis) |
| Election as Pope | May 8, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Pope Francis |
| Inauguration Mass | May 18, 2025 |
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