Breaking news: An American is elected pope

Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago, took the name Pope Leo XIV.

View in browser May 8, 2025, 1:32 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Franco Origlia/Getty Images In a First, an American Is Elected Pope Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, was born in Chicago and was considered a long-shot candidate. Follow live updates Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018