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The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Robert Prevost's family members: See Pope Leo XIV's parents, siblings
Prevost served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops (formerly known as the Congregation for Bishops) and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America since 2023. He also served as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru from 2015 to 2023. LIVE UPDATES: History is made with Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from U.S. Who are Cardinal Robert Prevost's parents? His father, Louis Marius Prevost is of French and Italian descent, according to a news release from the Vatican, and his mother, Mildred Martinez, is of Spanish descent. The Chicago Sun-Times has reported his father was an educator and his mother Mildred a librarian. Who are Cardinal Robert Prevost's brothers? He has two brothers, Louis Martin Prevost and John Joseph Prevost. Where did Cardinal Robert Prevost grow up? Prevost was born Sept. 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and Villanova University in Pennsylvania before earning a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. Kathryn Palmer is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Milwaukee Catholics react with joy, surprise at Chicago-born cardinal's election as Pope Leo XIV
Milwaukee-area Catholics reacted joyfully to the news of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected a day after the conclave began. He's the first American pope in history. "I'm incredibly, incredibly excited about the election of Pope Leo XIV. It's hard to believe that we have an American pope, but we do, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois," said the Rev. Nathan Linton, vocation director for the Capuchin Franciscans in Milwaukee. Linton gathered with about 15 other Capuchin friars to watch on TV as Pope Leo addressed the crowds in St. Peter's Square. "We're very hopeful. He began his pontificate by wishing peace upon all of those who had been gathered and upon the church. And in the midst of our war torn world, there is nothing we need more than peace," Linton said. A priest in the Augustinian order, Leo spent much of his career in Peru. He was first a missionary and later, the archbishop of Chiclayo, Peru. He served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops (formerly known as the Congregation for Bishops) and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America since 2023. He also served as bishop of Chiclayo in Peru from 2015 to 2023. The Rev. Tim Kitzke, who leads Family of Five Parishes located downtown, on the east side and in Riverwest, said he heard the news as he was walking into a funeral and was beginning to digest the news as he was headed to a wedding. He said he hoped Pope Leo's American roots combined with his global ties serve as a reminder of the connectedness among all people. "It's exciting to belong to a vision of God working in the world, throughout the world," he said. "A huge manifestation of God's love — it's not only here, but it's halfway around the globe." He also said Leo's election presents an opportunity to "look with wider eyes" at the diverse mix of languages and cultures across the world and the challenges that divide us. Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob praised Leo's missionary spirit. "The wonderful qualities that already have been seen in the life and ministry of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, shown by his vision to leave his homeland and to go on mission in service to people of another land, renew in us our own call to be missionaries of the Gospel," he said in a statement. Grob also commended the choice of the name Leo, which recalls "for us our own commitment to peace and justice." Daily Mass at Old St. Mary's Catholic Church in downtown Milwaukee began at 12:05 p.m. — after white smoke poured from the chimney in St. Peter's Square, but before the new pope was introduced to the world. The Rev. Carlos Londoño offered a prayer that the new pope, whoever he was, 'be guided by the Holy Spirit.' 'We pray for the leaders of nations that they may heed the voice of Christ through the mouth of his vicar,' Londoño said. At the conclusion of Mass, a parish staff member gave Londoño a note that said "Pope Leo XIV" and that he was the first American pope originally from Chicago. There was an audible gasp from the congregation when it was announced. Milwaukee resident Bernadette Rysnut, originally from Chicago, was shocked by the news. 'No one ever thought that would happen,' Rysnut said. 'I hope he continues Francis' legacy." Billy Russo was visiting Milwaukee from Buffalo, New York, and happened to be near Old St. Mary's when the news broke. 'Things were heading in the right direction under Pope Francis,' Russo said adding he's excited for the new pope. He didn't expect to go to Mass on May 8 but felt called to go inside for 12:05 p.m. Mass. Among the papal electors were 10 Americans, including four with Wisconsin ties, including former Milwaukee Archbishop — and now cardinal in New York — Timothy Dolan, and a leader in the conservative, traditionalist wing, former La Crosse bishop, Cardinal Raymond Burke. A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries are casting votes, up from 115 from 48 nations for the 2013 conclave that elected Francis. The increase in cardinals is a function of Francis' efforts to expand the reach of the church, and one result is that 80% of current cardinals were appointed by him. USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Catholics react with joy for new Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV
Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Cardinal Prevost becomes first American pope; takes the name Leo XIV
ROME - Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Roman Catholic pontiff, the first ever pope from the United States and a possible bridge between the moderate and hard-line sides of the Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate and was greeted by thousands of cheering faithful as he stepped out onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square to be presented to the world. "May peace be with you," the new pope told a cheering crowd waving flags. The new pope inherits from his predecessor Pope Francis a church that is facing internal strife between progressives and conservatives over matters such as divorce and LGBTQ+ issues, while trying to navigate geopolitical tensions from Russia's war in Ukraine to the conflict in the Middle East. It took only two days to reach a consensus among the Church's electors, many of whom were appointed by Francis, suggesting the former pontiff may have helped to shape the decision. Francis had named his future successor to the Congregation for the Clergy in 2019 and made him a member of the Congregation for Bishops in 2020. Leo XIII was the most famous pope to carry this name. He was a progressive who helped push the church into the modern age. This conclave has chosen a pope who has a good chance of establishing strong relations with U.S. President Donald Trump at a time of flux in global affairs, albeit one who was an intellectual and believed in social justice. Pope Francis, who died last month, had said he wanted to lead a "poor church for the poor," opened discussions on topics generally considered off limits, such as the role of women and the possibility for remarried divorcees to receive communion. He also promoted financial reforms and regulations aimed at bringing the Vatican Bank into compliance with international financial standards. He raised his voice to defend the victims of sexual scandals and to protect the planet, with the encyclical Laudato Si'. His reforms were criticized by the most orthodox part of the church but, in some cases, also by more liberal-leaning voices who were expecting more radical changes and a tougher stance on abuses by clergy. Rejecting the perks and privileges of his position, Francis had shunned the palatial papal apartments in favor of the Vatican guest house. Whether the new pontiff follows in his footsteps remains to be seen. Prevost was born in Chicago but spent much of his life outside the U.S., mostly in Peru and Rome. In 2018 he became second vice president of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference. He is known for his governance experience, his pragmatism, and has experience of the workings of the Vatican. He could prove to be potential interlocutor with Trump, but may clash with him on migration policies. "What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country," Trump said in a social media post. "I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!" Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
USA Today
08-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
Who are Robert Prevost's family members? Here are Pope Leo XIV's parents, siblings
Who are Robert Prevost's family members? Here are Pope Leo XIV's parents, siblings Show Caption Hide Caption Crowds react to white smoke as news of a new pope arrived As white smoke appeared and bells tolled, the crowd in St. Peter's Square reacted to the news of a new pope. On just the second day of voting, 133 cardinals from across the globe made history during the papal conclave Thursday, May 8, choosing the first American-born pontiff in Cardinal Robert Prevost. The 69-year-old, who will go by the name Leo XIV, spent his first quarter-century living in the United States before moving to Peru, where he later became a naturalized citizen. He succeeds Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88. Prevost served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops (formerly known as the Congregation for Bishops) and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America since 2023. He also served as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru from 2015 to 2023. LIVE UPDATES: History is made with Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from U.S. Who are Cardinal Robert Prevost's parents? His father, Louis Marius Prevost is of French and Italian descent, according to a news release from the Vatican, and his mother, Mildred Martínez, is of Spanish descent. The Chicago Sun-Times has reported his father was an educator and his mother Mildred a librarian. Who are Cardinal Robert Prevost's brothers? He has two brothers, Louis Martín Prevost and John Joseph Prevost. Where did Cardinal Robert Prevost grow up? Prevost was born Sept. 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and Villanova University in Pennsylvania before earning a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. Kathryn Palmer is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Cardinal with Kerry links among the potential successors to Pope
Cardinal Joseph Tobin, who is currently serving as a Cardinal in Newark, is the son of Irish immigrants Joseph W Tobin and Marie Kerwin. He's noted as a powerful voice within the Church for the plight of immigrants, with his own background as the son of immigrants to the US deeply informing his approach. His family are understood to have links to Kerry and he has spoken about his grandmother's love of the Irish language and praying in the Irish language. Cardinal Tobin was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1952 and is the eldest of 13 children. He is a member of the Redemptorist order and was ordained in 1978. He was Archbishop of Indianapolis from 2012 to 2016 and he was appointed Archbishop of Newark in 2017. Pope Francis named Cardinal Tobin a member of the Pontifical Council for Culture in 2019 and a member of the Congregation for Bishops in 2021 – which is responsible for selecting bishops all over the world. This position was seen as a sign of Pope Francis's faith in him. He was also appointed to the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura in 2021 by Pope Francis. Vatican observers say that a liberal pope could be selected to deal with important issues in the church going forward including gay rights and the ordination of women – issues Cardinal Tobin has been outspoken about. He has criticised the Church for its treatment of the LGBT community and he has continuously advocated for more roles for women in the church. The new Pope will be voted in at conclave by Cardinals. Only Cardinals under the age of 80 will have a vote, so 135 out of 252 cardinals, will be able to vote for the new Pope. Cardinal Tobin faces stiff competition for the new role with several prominent names on the list of potential successors. American media have listed him as a potential candidate given his more liberal views along the lines of Pope Francis.
