Pope Leo XIV: First American Pontiff Elected in Historic 2025 Conclave
On May 8, 2025, 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago will make history by becoming the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. His election after the death of Pope Francis was a watershed moment for the Catholic Church, breaking a long-standing taboo against American popes because of America’s geopolitical influence. The story … Read more