Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview

Adrian Bogdan

R obert Prevost was elected as Pope Francis’ successor on Thursday, May 8, concluding a two-day papal conclave. Hailing from Chicago, Prevost—who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV—is the first American Pope. But his service in the Catholic Church stretches beyond the U.S., as Leo holds both U.S. and Peruvian citizenship, and has dedicated many years of his life to missionary work in South America. Leo was appointed a cardinal in September 2023 by Pope Francis , and also served as the Prefect of