10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pope Leo XIV
When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost stepped onto the Vatican balcony as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he made history as the first U.S.-born pontiff. Here are 10 surprising facts about his journey.
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14 Oct 2026
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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pope Leo XIV
10. He Holds A Degree In Mathematics
9. He Grew Up A Chicago White Sox Fan
8. He Is An Avid Amateur Tennis Player
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7. He Speaks Five Languages Fluently
6. He Is A Naturalized Peruvian Citizen
5. He Built A Seminary Mission In Trujillo
4. He Is The First Augustinian Pope
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3. His Coat Of Arms Bears A Pierced Heart
2. His Name Honors A 19th-Century Reformer
1. He Made History As The First U.S.-Born Pope
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When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost stepped onto the Vatican balcony as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he made history as the first U.S.-born pontiff. Here are 10 surprising facts about his journey.