As the first pope from the United States and a dual citizen of America and Peru, Pope Leo XIV — a native of the Windy City — is emerging as a symbol of hope for those seeking a more compassionate approach to immigration,

When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ever hold the papacy, the moment was both historic and surprising.Prevost was not among the frontrunners of a conclave that was followed as closely as a championship match.

Pope Leo XIV has taken his first popemobile ride through St_ Peter’s Square ahead of installation, waving from the back of the open-back truck to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il Papa!”