A Historic First: An American Pope On May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church entered a new chapter as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope, choosing the name Pope Leo XIV. His election is historic — he is the first American to ever become pope and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1955, Pope Leo XIV has long been known for his pastoral heart, …
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