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What to know about Robert Prevost, the first pope born in the U.S. and his ties to Peru
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops,
Prevost brothers in US celebrate younger sibling’s ascension to pope
Both brothers were thrilled for their youngest sibling. They believe he will be a wonderful pope and are cheering for his success.
Hyde Park theological school celebrates alumnus Robert Prevost being elected next pope: 'He exudes holiness'
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master's of divinity degree.
How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
Cardinal Prevost put his head in his hands as papacy loomed
As U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost realized during the secret conclave that he might be elected the next Catholic pope, he put his head in his hands at the daunting prospect of leading the 1.4-billion-member Church,
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Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States
Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the Assumption. A childhood friend said maybe now that he's pope, their old church will be reopened.
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