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Pope Leo XIV, 69-Year-Old Chicago Native and First Augustinian, Elected as First American Pope
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Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been elected as the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old Chicago native, who also holds Peruvian citizenship, was chosen during the third round of voting in the papal conclave.
Leo XIV, who previously served as a missionary and archbishop in Peru, and as the prefect of the Vatican's dicastery for bishops, delivered his first public address in Italian and Spanish. His first words were 'Peace be with you,' emphasizing a message of peace and dialogue. He did not speak in English during his initial appearance but expressed his commitment to a church engaged with the modern world.
As the first pope from the Augustinian order, Leo XIV's selection breaks a long-standing taboo against a U.S. pope, influenced by the geopolitical power of the United States. He plans to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at 6 a.m. ET. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo XIV, calling his election a 'Great Honor for our Country.'
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