Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes the Name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American Pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

Prevost played a significant role under Pope Francis, who appointed him prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023—one of the Vatican’s most powerful departments responsible for the selection of bishops around the world. He also served as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and was closely involved in implementing key reforms unde…