
Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope, Was Born In Chicago
From The Lead with Jake Tapper
Published 5/9/2025
The Chicago born, Villanova graduate, Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American to become pope after receiving more than two-thirds support of his 132 fellow cardinals. He is now going to be the 267th pope. We examine all the latest details on Pope Leo XIV. Learn more about your ad…