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Pope Leo XIV Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago in 1955, has been elected head of the Catholic Church following the death of his predecessor Pope Francis. He is the first ever pope from the United States. Habemus Papam: Robert Prevost from the US is Pope Leo XIV Christoph Strack 15 hours ago15 hours ago The Catholic Church has a new leader. Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pope from the US, and also has Peruvian citizenship, but will represent the global Catholic Church. https://www.dw.com/en/habemus-papam-robert-prevost-from-the-us-is-pope-leo-xiv/a-72483729 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, becomes first pope from US Jessica Saltz 15 hours ago15 hours ago Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope on the second day of the conclave. His election came as a surprise to most observers, who thought it unlikely that a US-born leader would be chosen. https://www.dw.com/en/watch-robert-prevost-us-chicago-born-pope-leo-xiv-conclave-2025-v2/video-72484599 © 2025 Deutsche Welle US: How Washington DC reacted to election of Pope LEO XIV Janelle Dumalaon 15 hours ago15 hours ago The election of the first US-born pope is a big deal for many Americans, including President Donald Trump. DW's Janelle Dumalaon asked people in the US capital, Washington, DC, for their reactions to Pope Leo XIV's election. https://www.dw.com/en/us-americans-express-joy-and-worries-at-election-of-leo-xiv/video-72484583 © 2025 Deutsche Welle New Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass with cardinals Karl Sexton with AFP, AP 2 hours ago2 hours ago Pope Leo XIV has held his first Mass, a private homily with cardinals in the Vatican, since his historic election on Thursday. https://www.dw.com/en/new-pope-leo-xiv-holds-first-mass-with-cardinals/a-72489140 © 2025 Deutsche Welle