Catholic Life
Por qué León XIV sigue pareciéndose un poco a Robert Francis Prevost
In brief
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost officially renounced his name and surname on May 8, 2025, after being chosen by his peers to succeed the Apostle Peter.
In response to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, he decided to call himself Leo XIV, following the tradition of Leo XIII.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Reporting@aleteiaenWhy Leo XIV Still Resembles Robert Francis Prevost a Little
Aleteia · Camille Dalmas
Discussion
Join the discussion. One email, one link, and you are back on this story signed in to comment and to vote.
Already have an account? Sign in.
Catholic News · Comments are signed by readers with a verified address.
Loading discussion…