An American Cardinal is the new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, originally from Chicago, was elected today as the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church. He is taking the name of Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo succeeds Pope Francis who died on April 21st.
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American Cardinal is the New Pope
May 8th, 2025 | Pope FrancisPope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Ministered With A Charming, Humble Style, Dies At 88
April 21st, 2025 | Pope Francis
Pope Francis has died. He was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. He was 88. The Vatican camerlengo made the announcement Monday. Francis suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one […]