US EditionAn American Pope Will Try to Unify a Divided Church
- In 2025, the Roman Catholic Church elected its 267th pope, marking a historic first as Robert F. Prevost from Chicago was chosen and took the papal name Leo XIV, becoming the inaugural American to lead the Church.
- His election followed a background of deep divisions within the U.S. Church and the Vatican's willingness to break tradition by choosing a pope from a less dominant Catholic population.
- At 69 years old, Pope Leo XIV holds both U.S. And Peruvian citizenship and has a long history serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru, positioning him as a figure who connects diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
- Leo XIV’s inaugural homily emphasized global inclusion, and experts suggest his rise continues Pope Francis’ movement to broaden the Church’s appeal while facing skepticism over U.S. Cultural divisions.
- His papacy could either help heal factional wounds or deepen them, as the Church confronts challenges like abuse reform, polarization, and maintaining universal moral authority.
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Choosing the first American pope might divide the church more than it unites it—here's why
On 8 May 2025, white smoke curled above the Sistine Chapel, announcing a historic choice: Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of Chicago, became the first U.S. pontiff in the Church’s two-millennia history. Crowds cheered, and headlines hailed an “American moment” for Catholicism. Yet within hours, theologians asked whether a pope with a U.S. passport could heal or deepen long-simmering divides. Below are 5 overlapping fault lines …
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