Top News From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope Published 4 months ago on May 9, 2025 By The Janitor Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost grew up in Chicago, spent decades in Peru, then arrived in Rome. Related Topics: Up Next Priest Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountability from New Pope: Open Up Those Don't Miss Detroit automakers fuming after Trumps first trade deal gives preferential treatment to imported U.K. cars over their own The Janitor Continue Reading You may like