Who is Robert Prevost, the first American pope?

In this photo released by the Diocese of Chulucanas, Bishop Robert Prevost leads an anniversary celebration of the Diocese in Chulucanas, Peru, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Diocese of Chulucanas via AP)

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UPDATED: May 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM EDT

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff.

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Originally Published: May 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM EDT

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff.

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