Catholics have their new Pope after the final round of voting by Cardinals who have been participating in the conclave elected American-born Robert Prevost Thursday evening.
The Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Late Pope Francis brought the 69 years old Cardinal Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 to head the office that vets bishop nominations from around the world, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church.
“Peace be with you all. Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God. I too would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts to reach your families to all people everywhere to all the earth: peace be with you,” the newly elected Pope Leo XIV spoke after he emerged.
US President Donald Trump who last week drew the ire of Catholics by dressing himself as the Pope sent his congratulations.
“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope,” President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social.
“What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”
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