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Robert Prevost Becomes First U.S.-Born Pope, Leo XIV

5/15/2025

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Robert Prevost, born on September 15, 1955, in Chicago, made history as the first U.S.-born pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025. With a rich background in the Order of St. Augustine and a passion for the Chicago White Sox, he embraces the digital age, actively connecting with followers through social media.

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Robert Prevost, born on September 15, 1955, in Chicago, made history as the first U.S.-born pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025. With a rich background in the Order of St. Augustine and a passion for the Chicago White Sox, he embraces the digital age, actively connecting with followers through social media.