The First American Pope, What You Need to Know About Pope Leo XIV
On May 8, 2025, history was made as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks the first time an American has ascended to the papacy, a significant milestone in the Church’s 2,000-year history. 🇺🇸 An American with Global Roots Born on September 14,…