Historic Moment: First American Pope Elected

• Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic first as the first U.S. pope.
• The election took place during the papal conclave in Vatican City, with Prevost chosen by the cardinal electors.
• Prevost, a moderate with close ties to Pope Francis, brings a dual nationality of U.S. and Peru to his new role.
• Known for embracing marginalized groups, Prevost is seen as a centrist, yet holds conservative views on certain church doctrines.
• His election reflects a shift in the Catholic Church's global leadership dynamics, breaking a long-standing trend.

Source: CBS News