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Where was Pope Leo XIV born?
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Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, on 14 September 1955. He is the first pope born in the United States. He also holds Peruvian citizenship, which he acquired in 2015.
Last updated 2026-08-26
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He grew up on Chicago's South Side and entered the Augustinians' Midwest province before beginning missionary work in Peru. His dual American–Peruvian identity has been a defining feature of coverage of his pontificate.
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- Official sourceVatican News — Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV · Official biography · May 8, 2025
- ArchiveWikipedia — Pope Leo XIV — Wikipedia · Background reference, continuously updated
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