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Pope Leo XIV Elected: First American to Lead Catholic Church

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May 8, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for his first blessing after being elected as the first American pope

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful from the Vatican balcony following his historic election as the Catholic Church’s first American leader. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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VATICAN CITY (May 8, 2025) — The Roman Catholic Church has entered a transformative era with the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy in its 2,000-year history. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Augustinian friar from Chicago, was chosen by the College of Cardinals after a two-day conclave and presented to the world from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Prevost, who served most recently as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, chose the name Leo XIV in homage to Pope Leo XIII, known for pioneering Catholic social teaching in the modern world. The election reflects a broader evolution in the Church’s global leadership, with increasing influence from the Americas and the Global South.

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White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney just after 6 p.m., confirming that the cardinals had reached a two-thirds majority. Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, Protodeacon of the College, appeared moments later to deliver the traditional Habemus Papam. Pope Leo XIV stepped forward to greet a cheering crowd, offering a calm and measured blessing: “Peace be with all of you.”

Watch the moment Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, appeared on the Vatican balcony for his first public blessing following his historic election.

According to Vatican News, the new pontiff will deliver his first official Mass in the Sistine Chapel and begin formal audiences in the coming days.

From Chicago to Rome: The Journey of Pope Leo XIV

Born in 1955, Robert Francis Prevost entered the Order of St. Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1982. He spent over a decade serving as a missionary in Peru, later rising to become Bishop of Chiclayo. His ministry in Latin America, fluency in Spanish, and administrative capabilities eventually led to his appointment in 2023 as head of the Vatican’s powerful office overseeing episcopal appointments.

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He is now the first member of the Augustinian order, and the first U.S. citizen, to ascend to the papacy — a remarkable trajectory that underscores the Church’s shifting center of gravity. Many Vatican observers had viewed Prevost as a unifier: doctrinally sound, pastorally experienced, and quietly reform-minded.

World Reacts to a Historic Election

Global reaction to the announcement was swift. U.S. President Joe Biden praised the election, calling it “a powerful moment for the American faithful and the universal Church,” as reported by AP News. In Chicago, bells tolled at Holy Name Cathedral, and parishioners gathered for impromptu prayers and celebrations.

In Latin America, where Robert Francis Prevost spent much of his early priesthood, the response was emotional. The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference praised the pope’s “humility and solidarity with the people.” One bishop noted, “He knows our struggles because he lived them.” Reuters captured the scene in Lima, where parishioners remembered him fondly as “Padre Roberto.”

The election follows the passing of Pope Francis at age 88. Unitedpac St Lucia News previously reported on the global mourning and speculation surrounding the conclave. Many had hoped for a successor who would preserve Francis’ pastoral emphasis while navigating the growing complexities of the modern Church.

A Church at a Crossroads

Pope Leo XIV inherits a Church navigating deep tensions: declining attendance in Europe and North America, a credibility crisis due to abuse scandals, and ongoing polarization between conservative and progressive factions. Yet the Church is also experiencing growth, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where youthful populations are embracing Catholic identity in new ways.

Analysts believe Pope Leo XIV will continue his predecessor’s synodal model, emphasizing listening, shared governance, and wider consultation with bishops, clergy, and laity. His dual legacy of mission work and curial leadership offers a rare combination of pastoral heart and organizational vision.

His early addresses are expected to outline his stance on controversial issues ranging from Church governance and gender roles to interfaith dialogue and environmental justice.

Symbolism and Vision in a Name

By choosing the name Leo XIV, the new pope evokes Pope Leo XIII, remembered for his groundbreaking encyclical Rerum Novarum in 1891, which laid the foundation for the Church’s engagement with modern social issues. Observers say the name signals a papacy likely to embrace both doctrinal stability and contemporary relevance.

As Pope Leo XIV begins his ministry, he carries the weight of historic firsts — the first American pope, the first Augustinian, and the first to rise from the streets of Chicago to the Chair of Peter. His mission is now global, his audience universal.

Stay with Unitedpac St Lucia News for continuous coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, Vatican developments, and major global religious stories.

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