Early into his pontificate, Francis put his finger on the scales in Peru by naming an outsider to take over the Chiclayo Diocese, a conservative stronghold. That new bishop was Robert Prevost, the ...

On just the second day of voting, 133 cardinals from across the globe made history during the papal conclave Thursday, May 8, choosing the first American-born pontiff in Cardinal Robert Prevost. The ...

For the first time in history, an American has been elected as Pope. The idea of an American pope has often been dismissed, even by theologians in the United States in the run-up to this week’s ...

*On May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church made history by electing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the first American pope. The 69-year-old Chicago native took the name Pope Leo XIV, stepping into a ...

Growing up, Louis Prevost knew there was something special about his brother, Pope Leo XIV. "We knew as a family from a very young age, there was something special about Rob," Louis told CBS News ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native who spent his career ministering in Peru, has been elected the new Pope, becoming the first American to be named pontiff in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year ...

Prevost emphasizes a Church focused on justice, mercy, and inclusivity, moving away from traditional hierarchical structures. Prevost's experiences in Peru and as an Augustinian have shaped his ...

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his ...

Steve Bannon predicted that American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was a “dark horse” to succeed Pope Francis, almost a full week ago. Bannon made the prediction in an interview with ...