How Pope Leo XIV is redefining the image of the first American in the papacy
The Chicago-born pontiff is emerging a vocal leader on AI, immigration and the wars affecting the world
Pope Leo XIV has been shaping the leadership of the Catholic Church with his prudent and conciliatory style. He has been addressing pressing global issues, including conflicts and artificial intelligence.
The Pope, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago, was elected on May 8, 2025, to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. He brought over two decades of experience as a missionary in Peru and insider knowledge of the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV has been traveling, visiting Italy, Africa, Spain, and will head to France from September 25 through 28. He has diverse ancestry, including Spanish, Italian, Quebecois, Monegasque, Creole, and French. His paternal grandmother was born in Le Havre, France, before emigrating to the US.
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