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\n Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter\u2019s Square shortly after his election to the papacy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. \/ Credit: Daniel Ib\u00c3\u00a1\u00c3\u00b1ez\/CNA<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

CNA Staff, May 9, 2025 \/ 06:00 am (CNA).<\/p>\n

On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th successor of St. Peter, making him the 267th pope and the first from the United States.\u00a0\u00a0 He has emphasized the importance of outreach and unity within the global Church, setting a renewed focus on spreading the message of Christ. Pope Leo XIV\u2019s missionary heart<\/a> is evident in his commitment to evangelization efforts, particularly in underrepresented communities. As he begins his papacy, many are hopeful that his leadership will inspire a new generation of Catholics to embrace their faith and share it with others.<\/p>\n

Here are 14 things to know about Pope Leo XIV:<\/p>\n

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    Robert Francis Prevost was born on Sept. 14, 1955, in Chicago to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Mart\u00c3\u00adnez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Mart\u00c3\u00adn and John Joseph. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    His father was a World War II Navy veteran and school superintendent; his mother was a librarian who was very involved in parish life.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The new pope speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Villanova University in 1977 before pursuing his religious vocation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He completed his secondary studies at the minor seminary of the Augustinians in 1973 in Michigan. In 1977, he became a member of the Order of St. Augustine and took his solemn vows in 1981. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He completed a master of divinity degree at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and earned a licentiate and doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He went on to teach canon law in seminaries during his time in Peru.  <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He was ordained a priest on June 19, 1982, by Archbishop Jean Jadot in Rome.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He served extensively in Peru from 1985 to 1998, working as a parish pastor, seminary teacher, and diocesan official. He was also part of the leadership of Caritas Peru, the Church\u2019s charitable organization.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    After being elected the head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, he returned to the U.S. in 1999. He was elected prior general of the Augustinians in 2001 and then reelected in 2007, serving as head of the order until 2013.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Pope Francis appointed him apostolic administrator and then bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, in 2014 and 2015 respectively, and received episcopal consecration on Dec. 12, 2014, at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral in Chiclayo.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He was made a cardinal by Pope Francis on Sept. 30, 2023. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    While serving the Church in Peru, Francis made him a member of the Dicastery for the Clergy in 2019 and then a member of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2020. In 2023, Francis made him prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    His episcopal motto \u2014 which is a bishop\u2019s personal motto \u2014 is \u201cIn illo uno unum,\u201d which means \u201cIn the one Christ we are one,\u201d reflecting his commitment to unity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Prior to becoming pope, he had an active X account \u2014 the first to have his own social media account before becoming pope. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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