📚 Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost)
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Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955, was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. A member of the Augustinian order, he served as Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, and later as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, where he was instrumental in shaping global episcopal appointments with a heart for pastoral sensitivity and reform. Known for his missionary zeal, deep theological formation, and commitment to the poor, Pope Leo XIV brings to the Chair of Peter a vision rooted in humility, justice, and renewal. His pontificate is anticipated to build on the legacy of Pope Francis while strengthening the Church’s global missionary and pastoral outreach. Elected : May 8, 2025 (as Pope Leo XIV)