Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Peace be with all of you!
Pope Leo XIV
Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV
The 267th Bishop of Rome
Habemus Papam! With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth rejoices with the faithful throughout the world in celebration for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. May our Lord, Jesus Christ, preserve and guide Pope Leo in his ministry to the Holy Church.
About Pope Leo XIV
Quick Facts
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Papal Name: Pope Leo XIV |
Appointed Cardinal: September 30, 2023 |
Media & News
Local Catholics rejoice over announcement of new pope
At the first sign of white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney, Father Pedro Martinez rushed to St. Peter’s Square, along with thousands of other pilgrims, to watch history being made.
The diocesan priest, who is in Rome pursuing a licentiate in canon law at Pontifical Gregorian University, was eager to learn who the conclave of 133 cardinals had chosen to lead the Catholic Church. When Cardinal Dominique François Joseph Mamberti emerged on the central loggia balcony May 8 to announce Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born American, was the new pontiff, Fr. Martinez cheered the news. ...
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Habemus Papam: Local Catholics react to election of Pope Leo XIV |
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Habemus Papam! |