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Cardinals Unveil Robert Francis Prevost As New Pope Leone XIV | TheNewsDESK

Thursday May 8, 2025 |

Robert Francis Prevost OSA, an American Catholic bishop. He served as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.

Born on September 14, 1955, he was ordained as an Augustinian priest. He has held various roles within the Church, including serving as the Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. Late Pope Francis appointed him as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023.

Pope Leone XIV, aged 69 is the first Pope from the US.

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