2025 · Q38
Robert Prevost became the Catholic Pope after the death of Pope Francis. Which of the following statements is/are correct about him?
- 1He will now be known as Leo XV.
- 2He became the 271st Catholic Pope.
- 3He is a dual citizen of the United States of America and Peru. Select the answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1 and 2
- B2 and 3
- C1 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Cardinal Robert Prevost, elected in May 2025 after the death of Pope Francis, took the regnal name Leo XIV, not Leo XV; he is the 267th pope, not the 271st. He is the first pope born in the United States, so only statement 3 is correct. He is the first pope from the United States and chose his name in honour of Leo XIII.