Pope Leo XIV is a mathematician and professor of law
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and
Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Chosen on First Day of Conclave
Cardinals have failed to agree on a new pope following the first round of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. the conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. A total of 133 cardinal electors from around the world gathered beneath the iconic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to participate
Locked in the Sistine Chapel: Cardinals Cast Secret Votes for a New Pope
As the conclave to elect the next pope looms, the world’s smallest country is engulfed in ritual and anticipation. One hundred thirty-three cardinal electors from around the globe are gathering beneath the god-breathed frescoes of the Sistine Chapel for one of the most secretive ballots in the modern world. Cut
All 133 Voting Cardinals assemble in Rome to Elect Next Pope
Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, as the Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome with bated breath. A total of 133 “Princes of the Church” will convene on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on April
