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Robert Francis Prevost

Leo XIV Elected as First North American Pope, Continuing Francis' Reforms

Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope and is thus the first North American to assume the position. The election was perhaps not expected, but it is likely that he would have received the deceased pope's vote – and can imply a continuity in Francis' reform work.

Leo XIV Elected as First North American Pope, Continuing Francis' Reforms

Papal Election of Robert Francis Prevost Aims to Unite Catholic Church

To choose Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope could reflect a will to unite the Catholic Church, says David Thurfjell, professor of religious studies at Södertörn University College. An unexpected but still very pleasant choice, says Helena D'Arcy, editor-in-chief of Catholic Magazine.

Papal Election of Robert Francis Prevost Aims to Unite Catholic Church

First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican

Robert Francis Prevost becomes the new pope, the first American on the Holy See. His papal name will be Leo XIV.

First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican