Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Provost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

May 8, 2025 - 20:29
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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Provost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

(Image credit: Andrew Medichini)