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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States.
The 69-year-old from Chicago is known as a leader with global experience. He spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and most recently led a powerful Vatican office for bishop appointments.
His election represents continuity with the papacy of the late Pope Francis, and he is expected to continue Francis’ reforms of the church as well as his focus on poverty and marginalized people.
Here’s what else you should know about the new American pontiff:
Prevost was born in Chicago. But…
