{Watch} Cardinal Robert Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV making history as the first American Pope

Pope Leo XIV

Conclave elects Pope Leo XIV VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 8: The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinal Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. White smoke was seen over the Vatican early this evening as the Conclave of Cardinals took just two days to elect the new Pontiff after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

By Toni & Tony

For the first time in its 2,000-year history, the Catholic Church has elected an American pope.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native was chosen Thursday to lead more than 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.

He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.