The Vatican has elected Robert Prevost as the new Pope, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. In a swift reaction, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on the appointment, sparking interest across political and religious...
Ericka Verba is Director and Professor of Latin American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. Her research interests include the cultural Cold War, the role of music in social..
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff and now leads both the Holy See and Vatican City. His dual role as an American citizen and a foreign head of state..