Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, will lead a meeting of world leaders 10 days after his election

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, was recently elected as the first American pontiff, becoming the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old was elected by the cardinals after a 24-hour conclave. The event attended by world leaders will take place 10 days after his election, marking a significant moment for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.