Yes, it is true that the new Pope Leo XIV has been elected and he is an American.
Here are some important pointers.
* “Born Robert Francis Prevost, His Holiness now resides in Canada as a citizen of Peru (Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, he becomes the) First Pope ever from the United States”
* Election: May 8, 2025, after the death of Pope Francis during an election.
*:Background: He also served as the Prefect’s Bishop at the Vatican. As an augustinian, he is part of a religious order.
* Significance: Started a landmark shift because he became the first Pope to North America.
In his first public address, the Pope called for peace stating that it is very important.
