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Pope Leo XIV, Prevost and Robert Prévost

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

CBS News on MSN · 11h

Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope

The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.

TIME on MSN · 1d

World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.S.-Peru national, Prevost is the first North American Pope and second from the Americas, after his late predecessor Francis.

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor

Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.

American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next Bishop of Rome, leader of the world's ...

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Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ who grew up in Chicago’s south side

Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south side suburbs, where he grew up playing “pretend priest” and ...

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Hyde Park theological school celebrates alumnus Robert Prevost being elected next pope: 'He exudes holiness'

Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master's of ...

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Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

They were always there,” Ms. Neis said, adding, “The community revolved around the church.” Today, the old Catholic enclave ...

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