Top News Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pontiff Published 3 weeks ago on May 8, 2025 By The Janitor Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States in the secular sphere. Related Topics: Up Next Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV and first American pope? Don't Miss US-UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals Continue Reading You may like