Who Is Pope Leo XIV Robert Prevost’s Journey from Chicago to the Vatican

Catholics across the U.S. are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago on September 14, 1955, he spent decades serving as an Augustinian missionary in Peru before rising to lead the Vatican’s office for bishop nominations. -In this video, discover Prevost’s remarkable journey from Illinois to the heart of the Catholic Church, his vision for global peace and inclusivity, and what his historic papacy means for Catholics everywhere. -Watch now to explore his background, leadership style, and the challenges facing Pope Leo XIV’s new era.