But Leo’s historic election last week to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as the first U.S.-born pope means that the two most powerful people on the planet are Americans.

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark — politically, personally or in their world views. They lead in different roles and realms.

But Leo’s historic election last week to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as the first U.S.-born pope means that the two most powerful people on the planet are Americans.

But Leo’s historic election last week to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as the first U.S.-born pope means that the two most powerful people on the planet are Americans.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, whose papal name will be Pope Leo XIV, was elected May 8, earning a place in history as the first American-born pontiff. Prevost, 69, who will lead the world's largest ...

Behind the name Pope Leo and its ties to social justice 01:59. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.. There are no written rules or ...

Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.

But Leo’s historic election last week to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as the first U.S.-born pope means that the two most powerful people on the planet are Americans.

But Leo’s historic election last week to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as the first U.S.-born pope means that the two most powerful people on the planet are Americans.

But Leo’s historic election last week to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as the first U.S.-born pope means that the two most powerful people on the planet are Americans.