Election of the First American Pope

The first American pope, Robert Prevost, was elected as Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals. He has familial ties to multiple places across the U.S., including New Orleans and Chicago. U.S. Catholics expressed pride and enthusiasm for his election, hoping he continues the work of his predecessor, Pope Francis, in reaching out to the poor and unifying people worldwide.

Villanova University alum Robert Prevost elected as the next pope

Villanova University alum Robert Prevost elected as the next pope, Americans react to the news.

Election of Pope Leo XIV

Cardinals elect Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, who addresses the crowd from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for the first time.

Election of Pope Leo XIV

The world's 1.4 billion Catholics have a new pope, Robert Prevost from Chicago, now known as Pope Leo XIV. He blessed the faithful for the first time at St. Peter's Square. NPR covered the event and spoke to someone who knew the pope from his time in Chicago.