The election of Pope Leo XIV has roused the attention of many around the world, including those who don’t identify as religious.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, might play a significant role in American political debates, especially on immigration issues. His election as pope raises hopes for changes in relations with Donald Trump's administration.

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United States.