who is the new pope?

The new pope is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the papal name Pope Leo XIV. He became the 267th pope and is the first pope of American nationality. Born in Chicago, he holds dual citizenship in the United States and Peru and has spent much of his career serving in South America, particularly Peru. He was elected following the death of Pope Francis and was announced on May 8, 2025, from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Leo XIV has expressed a commitment to continue the legacy of Pope Francis, emphasizing unity, peace, and a welcoming Church