A Historic First: Pope Leo XIV Ushers in a New Era for the Catholic Church

On May 8, 2025, history was made as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, became Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pope and the first Augustinian friar to lead the Catholic Church. Born in Chicago and shaped by decades of missionary work in Peru and leadership in Rome, Pope Leo XIV brings a unique global perspective to the papacy. His election signals continuity with Pope Francis’s mission of compassion, social justice, and bridge-building in a time of global uncertainty.
In this video, we explore who Pope Leo XIV is, why his election matters, and what his leadership could mean for the future of the Church’s 1.4 billion faithful.
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