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Leo XIV Becomes First American Pope, Calls for Global Unity

Robert Francis Prevost, elected as the 267th pope, delivers inaugural address emphasizing peace and continuity with social-justice priorities.

«Léon XIV est issu de la classe moyenne américaine, marquée par l’expérience de l’urbanisation et de l’immigration.»
Léon XIV n'a pas hésité à manifester sa méfiance à l'égard de Trump.
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L'Américain Robert Francis Prevost, 69 ans, est devenu jeudi le premier pape venant des Etats-Unis de l'Histoire, sous le nom de Léon XIV, et est apparu face à une foule en liesse place Saint-Pierre au Vatican le 8 mai 2025

Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected as the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV in homage to Leo XIII's social doctrine.
  • Leo XIV delivered his first public address from the Vatican, urging peace, dialogue, and unity among all peoples and nations.
  • The conclave of 133 cardinals concluded on May 8 after four ballots, with Leo XIV securing the required two-thirds majority to succeed Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21.
  • World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen, and Donald Trump, have congratulated the new pontiff, highlighting the geopolitical and symbolic significance of his election.
  • Leo XIV celebrated his first mass on May 9 in the Sistine Chapel, marking the start of his pontificate, which is expected to address challenges such as secularization, declining vocations, and institutional renewal.