The new pope is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. He became the 267th pontiff and is the first pope of American nationality. Born in Chicago in 1955, he also holds Peruvian citizenship and spent much of his career as a missionary and bishop in Peru. Pope Leo XIV was elected after a two-day conclave in May 2025 following the death of Pope Francis. He made his first public appearance on May 8, 2025, at St. Peter’s Basilica, where he paid tribute to Pope Francis and emphasized themes of unity, peace, and openness in his address. His choice of the name "Leo" references Pope Leo XIII, known for social justice efforts, signaling a continuation of a focus on social issues. Pope Leo XIV is noted for his warm and reserved personality and has been seen as a unifying figure with broad appeal across age groups