Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV NYT Par :Elisabetta Povoledo · Jason Horowitz · Emma Bubola · Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias 8 mai 2025 à 20:57 Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV. © Yara Nardi/ReutersCardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, after he was selected as pope. He took the name Leo XIV.