Pope Leo XIV

The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero. And that means something.

Pope Leo XIV is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know so far.

During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.

As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the new pope is from the United States.

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from its original Italian.

Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian friar ever to be selected to lead the Catholic Church. The Villanova graduate was raised in Chicago, where he was known as Robert Prevost.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.