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After a thrilling 133-man race, the new pope has been crowned - and he's an American! Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old native of Chicago, has been officially named Pope Leo XIV.
A New Era Begins with Pope Leo XIV
With his birth in the Windy City back in 1955, Prevost has made history as the first Pope hailing from the United States of America. The current U.S. president, Donald Trump, couldn't help but express his pride on social media.
In a series of posts on Truth Social and Instagram, Trump exclaimed: "Heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, our newest Pope! It's bloody brill for the YANKA land!" Trump was also excited about the chances of meeting Pope Leo XIV, stating it'd be "one hell of a moment!"
The papal conclave that decided Prevost's ascension took place on the 7th of May and came to an end on the evening of the 8th, with the world's cameras capturing the emotional first appearance of Pope Leo XIV, greeted by an eruption of cheers. Earlier that day, smoke emotionalized the skies above the Sistine Chapel, traditionally heralding the election of a new pope. The Italian news media claimed that Mr. Prevost was appointed Pope Leo XIV during the fourth round of voting.
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Some insights on the election process, Prevost's voting history, and the media reaction to his appointment can be found below.
Insights on the Election Process
Robert F. Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, thanks to his reputation as a good listener, effective administrator, and strong connection to Pope Francis, without being too similar to his predecessor[1][3]. The election process, shrouded in secrecy, included 133 cardinals from all corners of the globe. Prevost, who was not a frontrunner in pre-conclave discussions, gained traction among his peers at the conclave[1]. He collected the required 89 votes in the fourth and final round, causing quite the euphoria in the Sistine Chapel[1].
A Look Back: Robert Prevost's Voting History and Connections
It is worth noting that before being appointed as Pope, Robert Prevost cast his vote in various U.S. elections, both in Republican and Democratic primaries[2]. His last recorded vote was in the 2024 general election.
Media Frenzy
Reaction from the media surrounding Prevost's appointment as Pope Leo XIV has been a whirlwind[1]. The unexpected election, the new pope's background as a missionary and bishop in Peru, and his reputation for effective leadership and good listening skills have been hot topics in the news. The world eagerly awaits to see the directions Pope Leo XIV will lead the Church.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/world/the-new-pope-robert-prevost-the-least-american-u-s-cardinal.html[2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-politics/2025/05/10/new-pope-robert-prevost-voting-history/[3] https://www.(cnn).com/2025/05/10/religion/leo-xiv-election-robert-prevost/index.html
- Donald Trump, the current U.S. president, congratulated Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) on his election as the first American pope through social media posts.
- Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, served as a missionary and bishop in Peru before his election.
- The media has expressed great interest in Pope Leo XIV's background, effective leadership skills, and good listening abilities.
- Before being appointed as pope, Robert Prevost cast his vote in various U.S. elections, both in Republican and Democratic primaries.
- The election of Pope Leo XIV was a result of his strong connection to Pope Francis, his reputation as an effective administrator, and being regarded as a good listener, without being too similar to his predecessor.
