Top News From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope Published 1 month ago on May 9, 2025 By The Janitor Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, spent decades in Peru, then arrived in Rome. Related Topics: Up Next Priest Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountability from New Pope: “Open Up Those Don't Miss Detroit automakers fuming after Trump’s first trade deal gives preferential treatment to imported U.K. cars over their own The Janitor Continue Reading You may like