Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes the First Ever Pope Born in the US, Takes Name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes the First Ever Pope Born in the US, Takes Name Leo XIV

On Thursday evening, the Vatican announced the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, who will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti made the declaration to the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old pontiff offered his first blessing around 7:30 p.m. local time. Born in Chicago, Prevost served as an American missionary in Peru and holds Peruvian citizenship. He previously led the Vatican’s office
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