What is known about the new Pope? – GlobalEventsChronicle.org

What is known about the new Pope:

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has become the first American to sit on the Throne of St. Peter. He has taken the name Leo XIV.
69-year-old Robert Prevost was born in Chicago to a family of Italian, French, and Spanish descent.
He earned a degree in mathematics in Philadelphia and joined the Order of St. Augustine in 1977, later becoming the global head of the order.
A significant part of his service took place in Peru, where he gained a reputation as an effective and versatile church leader.
He is known for his moderation. Like his predecessor Francis, he has strong ties to Latin America.
In his first address to the faithful, the new Pope spoke about peace and continuing the legacy of his predecessor, Francis.