Top News For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru Published 3 weeks ago on May 9, 2025 By The Janitor Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising election by the world’s cardinals as Pope Leo XIV probably had less to do with his birthplace than his former workplace. Related Topics: Up Next Trump, in a major concession, says the tariff on China should be 80% — but will leave it up to Bessent Don't Miss US automakers rip Trump trade deal with UK Continue Reading You may like