Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to hold the position.

In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the first American pope in history. Here's his nationality, background, age and more.

Prevost, a U.S. native and naturalized citizen of Peru, spent his childhood growing up in Chicago. Here's what we know about ...

Robert Prevost’s parents were Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez. Louis was a Chicago native of Spanish descent with ...

Pope Leo XIV was raised in Chicago by his parents, alongside two brothers, Louis and John. Here's everything to know about ...

As the new pope's name was announced, it stunned many around the globe: Robert Prevost, a cardinal from Chicago and the first ...

While growing up in the Chicago area, Robert Prevost often played “pretend priest,” his older brother John Prevost recalled after the announcement. The younger brother would set up a table ...

The new pope, Chicago area native Robert Prevost, has faced criticism for not doing more to encourage his religious order, ...

In a historic turn, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago becomes Pope Leo XIV. He succeeds Pope Francis. Prevost's ...