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CNN
19-05-2025
- General
- CNN
Pope Leo XIV Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. Birth date: September 14, 1955 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Robert Francis Prevost Father: Louis Prevost, school superintendent Mother: Mildred Martínez Prevost, librarian Education: Villanova University, B.S. in mathematics, 1977; Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Master of Divinity, 1982; Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome: Licentiate in canon law, 1984; Doctorate in canon law, 1987 Religion: Roman Catholic First US-born pope. The first pope from the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA), whose members 'live together in harmony, being of one mind and one heart on the way to God.' Dual citizen of the United States and Peru. Speaks English, Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Is a fan of tennis, reading, walking and traveling to 'new and diverse places.' September 1, 1977 - Joins the Order of Saint Augustine in Saint Louis as a novice. August 29, 1981 - Makes his solemn vows. June 19, 1982 - Is ordained as a priest. 1985 - Joins the Augustinian mission in Peru. 1999 - Provincial prior of the Augustinian Province of 'Mother of Good Counsel' in Chicago. 2001-2013 - Prior general of the worldwide Order of Saint Augustine. Confirmed in 2007 for a second term. November 3, 2014 - Appointed by Pope Francis as apostolic administrator of the diocese of Chiclayo in Peru. January 30, 2023 - Appointed by Pope Francis as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, which is in charge of assessing bishop candidates and making recommendations for new appointments. On April 12, assumes his new position and is promoted to the rank of archbishop. September 30, 2023 - Is made a cardinal by Pope Francis. Takes possession of the Diaconate of Saint Monica on January 28, 2024. February 6, 2025 - Promoted to the Order of Bishops. May 8, 2025 - Elected the 267th pope by 133 cardinals on the second day of voting and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. May 18, 2025 - In Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square, he condemns the exploitation of the poor and calls for unity in the church.
The Herald
10-05-2025
- General
- The Herald
Six things to know about Pope Leo XIV
This was soon after his election by the 133 cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, when white smoke rose to signal to the world that a new pope had been chosen. About 70 minutes later Pope Leo XIV appeared on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica dressed in white and flanked by cardinals. 3. His family history reflects deep roots in faith and service Prevost was born into a devout family in Chicago's South Side. He is the son of Louis and Mildred Prevost and one of three brothers. His mother was of Spanish descent and worked as a librarian. She came from a religious family with two sisters who became nuns. His father, who had French and Spanish roots, was a navy veteran of World War 2 and a lifelong educator. Both parents are deceased. 4. He has a rich international ministry and dual citizenship While born in the US, Pope Leo XIV holds dual citizenship with Peru. He joined the Augustinian mission in Peru in 1985 and spent much of his early ministry there, serving as a seminary director and canon law professor. He also served in leadership roles that emphasised community outreach and education in poor and underserved areas. After returning briefly to the US, he was called back to Peru in 2014 by Pope Francis who appointed him apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo, eventually naming him bishop. In 2015 he was granted Peruvian citizenship, highlighting his strong ties to Latin America, a region that now represents a significant share of the world's catholics. He is fluent in English and Spanish. 5. He's a highly educated scholar Pope Leo XIV has a rich academic and theological background. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Villanova University in 1977 followed by a master of divinity from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in 1982 and was ordained a priest the same year.
