How Louis Prevost found out his brother was elected pope
Louis Prevast expressed his astonishment on Friday after seeing his younger brother, Robert Francis Prevast, on television. “Holy cow, this is nuts,” he said. “It’s shocking, calming, amazing—how do you even explain it? I’m not sure,” he told News Nation. “I can hardly put into words the happiness, pride, joy, and love I feel for […]
Pope Leo XIV’s initial phone conversation with his brother John Prevost recorded on video.
New Pope, Who Is This? The moment Pope Leo XIV was elected, his brothers found themselves in the spotlight. John Press, the 69-year-old elder sibling of the new Pope, was at home in Lennox, Illinois, when he realized he had missed multiple calls from his brother in Rome. John was hosting Associated Press journalist Obed […]
Why Robert Prevost, the 267th Pope, Selected the Name Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast has been elected as Pope 267, making him the first American to hold this position in the longstanding history of the Roman Catholic Church. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, which many are curious about. Former archbishop of Boston, Sean Patrick O’Malley, noted on his blog that the new […]
Cardinal Robert Prevost from the U.S. chosen as the new pope
Pope Leo XIV Elected as First American Pope The Vatican has declared the election of Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as the first American pope in the Catholic Church’s history. This announcement followed the sight of white smoke rising from the chimneys of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday. The Protodeacon, Cardimeter Dominique Mamberti, […]
Everything You Should Know About Robert Francis Prevost: The First Pope from the US
New Papal Leadership: Robert Francis Pribre as Leo XIV Robert Francis Pribre, recognized as the first pope from the United States, has extensive experience in missionary work in Peru, paired with a solid understanding of the Church’s internal dynamics. Hailing from Chicago, he has been entrusted by his predecessor, Francis, to oversee a significant Dicastery […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost Chosen as the 267th Leader of the Roman Catholic Church
Cardinal Robert F. Prevast Elected as New Pope Vatican City – On Thursday, Cardinal Robert F. Prevast was elected as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, marking the 267th session of the House of Representatives following a two-day conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. Throughout the night, white smoke billowed from the iconic […]