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His HolinessPope Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost, elected May 8, 2025. The first American Pope, bridging continents and cultures in service to the Universal Church.

A Pontiff for Our Time

Bridging North and South

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) made history on May 8, 2025, becoming the first Pope from the United States. As a dual citizen of the U.S. and Peru, his pontificate symbolizes the Church's global character and its deep connection to the Americas.

Key Facts

Born

September 14, 1955, Chicago, IL

Elected Pope

May 8, 2025 (Name: Leo XIV)

Citizenship

United States & Peru

Religious Order

Order of Saint Augustine (OSA)

Education

B.S. Mathematics, M.Div., Doctorate in Canon Law

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese (+Latin, German reading)

Historic Significance

  • First Pope from the United States.
  • First Pope with dual citizenship (American and Peruvian).
  • First Augustinian Pope since the 15th century.
  • First Pope to have served extensively as a missionary in Latin America before election.