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Pope Leo XIV
Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955, Pope Leo XIV made history in 2025 as the first U.S.-born pontiff. An Augustinian missionary with dual Peruvian citizenship, he spent decades serving marginalized communities in South America before leading the Dicastery for Bishops. His papal name honors Leo XIII, signaling a commitment to social justice and workers' rights. As a bridge between the Americas, he emphasizes synodality, peace, and environmental protection in a globalized world. In this letter, he shares his first message as the newly elected Pope.
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Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, is the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected on May 8, 2025, becoming the first American-born pope and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine.
