The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.

In a historic turn of events, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, becoming the first pontiff from the United StatesPrevost’s background as a missionary in Peru and his close ties to Pope Francis influenced his selection by the College of CardinalsThis article presents some interesting facts about the 267th Pontiff,

Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted in a drawn-out voting process as diverse groups within the electorate struggle to find common ground.