Historic Choice: America's Cardinal Becomes First US Pope
Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary, becomes the first US pope, taking the name Leo XIV. His brother, John Prevost, shares the family's sense of pride and disbelief. Known for his balanced beliefs and concern for the poor, Leo XIV is expected to follow Pope Francis' moderate path.
A monumental moment unfolded within the hallowed walls of the Sistine Chapel as white smoke signaled the selection of a new pope. In Illinois, John Prevost and his niece watched in amazement as his brother's name, Cardinal Robert Prevost, echoed through the airwaves, marking him as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.
Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is a 69-year-old Chicago-born missionary from the Augustinian order. He becomes the first American to lead the church, bringing with him a legacy of concern for the underprivileged. His brother John describes Leo XIV as a moderate, much akin to Pope Francis.
John Prevost recounts a childhood filled with aspirations and signs directing his brother to a religious path. Despite this remarkable ascent, the new reality means altered communication, with Leo XIV navigating his papal responsibilities and reshaping their regular conversations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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