Former Chicago cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as first American pope, Pope Leo XIV.

The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, has been elected, marking a historic moment. Born as Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Pope Leo's influence contrasts with President Trump's political reach, as his role is seen as transcending temporal politics. Despite Trump's claims of winning the Catholic vote and his assertion of having influenced the papal election, experts suggest that his impact was minimal. Pope Leo's background and views on immigration and social issues are seen as a potential counterbalance to Trump's policies.