Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America?
Pope Leo XIV Elected on Second Day of Conclave Pope Leo XIV, aged 69, has been elected as the new Pope on the second day of the conclave’s deliberations. Born Robert Privast in Chicago on September 14, 1955, he was seen as a frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis following the latter’s passing last month. However, […]
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Set to Be the First American Pope Ever
The Conclave concluded Thursday with the selection of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost’s election might take many by surprise since the Church has never appointed a Pope from the United States before. He follows in the footsteps of Pope Leo XIII, who famously wrote the encyclical Rerum […]
Cardinals select a pope from America for the very first time.
A significant milestone was reached when it was announced that the new Pope hails from the United States—the first time for the Catholic Church in its long history. On Thursday, US Cardinal Robert Prebble was selected by the Cardinal Conclave, and he greeted the assembled faithful from St. Peter’s Cathedral in Vatican City. He took […]
Ways to congratulate and celebrate Pope Leo XIV in Italian
New Pope Elected with White Smoke Signal A new Pope has been elected after the fourth round of voting. Senior correspondent Benjamin Hall will share insights on what this means moving forward. Catholics globally are expressing their joy over the election of the new Pope. Robert Francis Prevast, now Pope Leo XIV, hails from Chicago, […]
New Pope Leo XIV dedicated years to sharing critiques of Trump policies on social media.
WASHINGTON – Newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevast, has been vocal in his criticisms of President Trump’s social media practices, particularly in relation to the Republican approach to immigration. Before being elected by the Conclave at the Sistine Chapel, the 69-year-old Prevast was active on X, previously referred to as […]
Robert Prevost Selected as the First American Pope
New Pope Elected in Vatican City On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the new Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He made his first appearance on the Vatican Balcony, marking a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church. At 69 years old, Prevost becomes the 267th Pope […]
Trump marks the election of the first American pope
President Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday, marking him as the first American to be elected as Pope. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has just been elevated to Pope. It’s a tremendous honor to have the first American pope,” Trump shared on The Society of Truth. “What an exciting moment for […]
Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope, Chooses the Name Pope Leon XIV
On Thursday, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was unexpectedly chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church, adopting the name Leo XIV and marking a historical moment as the first American pope. Pope Leo made his appearance on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral roughly 70 minutes after the iconic white smoke rose from […]
What’s behind the media’s focus on who might take over for Pope Francis?
The Conclave, which kicked off on Wednesday, has garnered significant attention from mainstream media—something quite unusual given their typical disinterest in religious matters. As they reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and speculate about his successor, the articles from prominent progressive outlets blend expressions of sorrow for the late Pope with concerns about the […]
Cardinal Prevost presented as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American Pope.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking over from the late Pope Francis, and marking a significant moment as he becomes the first American to hold this position. After white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel—a clear sign of his election—Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Square, introducing […]