First American Pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Leo XIV

U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has become Pope Leo XIV, marking him as the first American to head the Catholic Church. President Donald Trump expressed excitement and called it an honor for the United States. Originally from Chicago, Prevost's election is seen as a historic moment.

In a historic development for the Catholic Church, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has assumed the papal tiara as Pope Leo XIV. This marks the first time an American has been elected to lead the Church, with significant implications for its global community.

President Donald Trump extended his congratulations to the new pope, highlighting it as a substantial honor for the United States. 'What excitement, and what a great honor for our country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment,' he remarked.

Pope Leo XIV, originally from Chicago, brings a unique American perspective to the Vatican. His election as the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics worldwide is being hailed as a momentous occasion in religious history.

(With inputs from agencies.)