7He Is the First Pope from the United States

He Is the First Pope from the United States

Pope Leo XIV made history when he was elected on May 8, 2025. He became the first pope from the United States.

Born in Chicago on September 14, 1955, he grew up in nearby Dolton with two older brothers. His election brought a familiar American accent to a role shaped by centuries of history, while his background reached far beyond his birthplace.

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