The smoke clears. The world watches. A name is announced. A man steps forward and the earth's gaze falls upon him. We have a Pope And his name is Leo XIV. But who is this 266th successor to St. Peter? What is the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's vision for the Church, and what impact will his papacy have on Catholics and on the world? Veteran Catholic journalist and historian Matthew Bunson offers the first authoritative portrait of the new Holy Father. With unmatched access, deep sources in Rome, and a reputation for integrity and insight, Bunson delivers a compelling, richly textured narrative of the new pope's life, beliefs, and improbable journey to the Chair of St. Peter. In this comprehensive and deeply satisfying account, you will discover: * His birth at Mercy Hospital and early life in Dolton, just outside South Side Chicago * His classic American Catholic upbringing, from the moment the legacy institutions began to decline * Suburban Chicago as the quintessential
