Pope Leo XIV: First American-Born Pope and Missionary Leader in the Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the 268th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff born in the United States. With extensive missionary experience in Peru and leadership within the Order of St. Augustine, his papacy focuses on synodality, social justice, and ecological responsibility. Known for his pastoral approach and global vision, Leo XIV continues to shape the Church through reform, dialogue, and a commitment to the marginalized.