New pope revealed – Robert Prevost introduced as Pope Leo XIV. The newly elected pope is number 267 in the line. The first Pope Leo was born around the year 400 in Tuscany. Robert Francis Prevost, was born in Chicago, Illinois. US President Donald Trump has welcomed the election, calling it a “great honor” for the United States.
KIRUNA MAY 8: Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy, addresses the crowd in a historic moment for the Catholic Church. Formerly known as Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV shares his vision and blessings with the faithful gathered at the Vatican.
Robert Francis Prevost has been named the new pope of the Catholic Church, waving to thousands of onlookers in St. Peter’s Square from the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica today.
The new pope was selected by the College of Cardinals on May 8 after multiple rounds of voting during a papal conclave that began on May 7. A papal conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to appoint the Bishop of Rome, also known as the pope. Catholics consider the pope to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and the earthly head of the Catholic Church.
The newly elected pope is number 267 in the line and has chosen the name Leo XIV. The first Pope Leo was born around the year 400 in Tuscany. Robert Francis Prevost, was born in Chicago, Illinois. According to several media outlets, there is hesitation about choosing someone from the United States due to the country’s political influence.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the election, calling it a “great honor” for the United States.
