Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope today.

Biography of Cardinal Robert Prevost

Full Name: Robert Walter Prevost
Date of Birth: July 14, 1948
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Education

Prevost attended the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois, where he obtained a degree in philosophy.

He later studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, earning a degree in theology.

Ordination
Prevost was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Chicago on May 23, 1975.

Early Career

After his ordination, he served in various capacities within the Archdiocese of Chicago, including parish assignments and educational roles.

Ecclesiastical Career

In 2003, he was appointed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Ecuadorean, becoming the first American bishop to lead a diocese abroad.

He served notably in various governing and administrative roles within the church.

Cardinalate

He was appointed as a Cardinal by Pope Francis. His elevation to the cardinalate allowed him to participate in key decisions and the governance of the church.

Contributions

Cardinal Prevost is known for his work on interfaith dialogue and efforts to increase Catholic engagement in social issues.