Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955, became the first American pope on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. A member of the Order of Saint Augustine, he spent much of his career as a missionary and church leader in Peru before serving as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. His papal name honors Pope Leo XIII, known for advocating workers' rights and social justice—values Pope Leo XIV also embraces. In his first homily, he emphasized the need to resist modern society’s focus on technology, wealth, and status, calling instead for a return to faith and spiritual purpose. Date : 8 May 2025
