Vatican News Pope Leo XIV: First American-Born Pontiff in Catholic History In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope, taking the name Leo XIV, and becoming the first American-born pope in the Church’s 2,000-year history on May 8.
Vatican News Leo XIV: First Augustinian Pope Elected to Lead the Catholic Church The Church rejoices as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th Bishop of Rome, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
