In the days following Robert Prevost’s election as Pope Leo XIV, the world sought to understand this relatively unknown man.

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.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the first ever pope from the United States, a surprise selection by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave ...

From the very first moments of his papacy, when he addressed the crowd from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, it was clear that Pope Leo XIV would continue the path of openness set by his ...

Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the new pope. 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 ...

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.

ROME — Earlier this week, ... 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.

On May 7, Robert Francis Prevost entered the Sistine Chapel as a dark-horse cardinal from Chicago. A day later, after securing the votes of at least 89 out of his 132 peers, he appeared on the balcony ...

Robert Francis Prevost is partially descended from Creole people of color, according to Jari C. Honora, a noted genealogist and historian. ... 2025, while on their tour of Rome.

Born Robert Francis Prevost, ... The surprise visit to Santa Maria Maggiore, a papal basilica in Rome beloved of Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88, capped a busy day for Leo.

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. Advertisement ...

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 ...