The conclave of the College of Cardinals has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, as Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Prevost was born in the U.S. He was chosen from a shortlist of candidates that represented Catholics from around the globe.
In a speech given from St. Peter’s Basilica, the new pope greeted the crowd with a “Peace be with you” and discussed how God loves everyone unconditionally. He also talked about building bridges with dialogue.
“Thank you, Pope Francis,” he said.
The new pope was born in Chicago, educated at Villanova University, and became a member of the Order of St. Augustine, also known as the Augustinians. He also holds a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
He was elected prior general of the Augustinians heading the religious order from 2001 to 2013. He also served as bishop of…
