Top News 10 things to know about Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV Published 3 weeks ago on May 9, 2025 By The Janitor Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. Related Topics: Up Next U.S. stops tracking costs of extreme weather disasters fueled by climate change Don't Miss Cautious Optimism Among Liberals About New Pope’s Views on Gay Catholics Continue Reading You may like