How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

On Friday, newspapers globally celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, marking him as the first North American pope. Headlines prominently featured the Latin phrase “Habemus papam,” while various outlets, including The Chicago Tribune and The Philadelphia Inquirer, emphasized his American roots, with some even claiming him as Peruvian due to his missionary work in the country. Visuals of Pope Leo XIV greeting crowds from St. Peter’s Basilica showcased his dual heritage, and his first papal message, “Peace be with you,” resonated widely.

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