Top News Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope Published 3 weeks ago on May 8, 2025 By The Janitor The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signaled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe. Related Topics: Up Next Trump considering naming Jeanine Pirro as the acting US attorney for DC Don't Miss Trump picks Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC Continue Reading You may like