What to know about the first American pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69 — now known as Pope Leo XIV — was named as the first leader of the Catholic church to come from America Thursday.

Born in Chicago, Prevost spent much of his career serving as a missionary in Peru. He was made a cardinal by the previous Pope, Francis, just two years ago. He was a strong supporter of his predecessor.

For the past two years, he has worked in the Vatican choosing priests that should serve as Bishops across the world.

In a signal that...