Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, marked a significant event in papal history by becoming the first to take the name Leo in over a century. Born in Chicago in 1955, he was raised in a family of immigrants and held a degree in mathematics before becoming a priest with the Order of St Augustine. His extensive missionary work in Peru solidified his commitment to outreach, akin to Pope Francis. Although he supports progressive social causes, he is more conservative on doctrinal issues, notably opposing women’s ordination, suggesting continuity in church direction.
Born in Chicago in 1955, Robert Prevost was an alter boy and later a priest, with significant missionary work in Latin America, notably Peru.
As Bishop of Chiclayo, Prevost emphasized missionary work in overlooked areas, aligning with Pope Francis's focus on outreach to marginalized communities.
Viewed as a centrist and progressive on social issues, Pope Leo XIV is more conservative regarding church doctrine, opposing the ordination of women.
Pope Leo XIV becomes the first papal Leo in over a century, continuing a lineage from Leo XIII, further intertwining modern theology with historical legacy.
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