First U.S.-Born Pope Leo Blends Tradition and Global Issues This Easter
- Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, is celebrating the first Easter of his papacy on April 3, 2026.
- The current pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, at which time he took the...
- According to reporting by Chris Livesay for CBS News, the celebration of the first Easter of this papacy is characterized by a combination of tradition and a willingness...
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, is celebrating the first Easter of his papacy on April 3, 2026. The pontiff is blending traditional liturgical practices with an outspoken approach to global issues.
The current pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, at which time he took the name Pope Leo XIV.
According to reporting by Chris Livesay for CBS News, the celebration of the first Easter of this papacy is characterized by a combination of tradition and a willingness to address international concerns publicly.
Global Context and Conflict
The Easter celebrations occur while a war continues in the Middle East. Pope Leo XIV is observing this first Easter as pontiff approximately one year after the death of his predecessor.