Who is Robert Prevost- First American elected to lead the Catholic Church as Pope
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has been elected as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis. The 69-year-old, the first American to hold the position, addressed the crowd in Italian and Spanish, emphasising peace and dialogue. Prevost, an Augustinian with extensive experience in Peru and Vatican administration, brings a global perspective to the papacy.
Donald Trump called it a “Great Honor” as Robert Prevost became the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Chicago bishop's election stunned the world and thrilled the U.S. But past tensions linger — Leo XIV previously criticized U.S. leaders, including Vice...
Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day
Leo noted that on the feast day, “in the churches and shrines in China and throughout the world,..
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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..
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Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first North American pope. He celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel. Prevost, from Chicago, was chosen as the... IndiaTimes
Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, held his inaugural Mass in Vatican City. He pledged to unite Catholic Church. The ceremony included traditional rituals... IndiaTimes
Villanova University is celebrating alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost's election as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has held the position. The... IndiaTimes