
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
A historic journey from Chicago to the Vatican reshapes faith and compassion.
In 2025, a groundbreaking moment unfolds as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. From Chicago streets to Vatican halls, his path is marked by service and inspiration. As a missionary in Peru, he touched lives, and now, as pope, he challenges us to find our own ways to care for others. What impact will his leadership have on the world, and how will it inspire you to act?
In May 2025, history was made when Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV–the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pope born in the United States. As readers trace his journey from Chicago to Vatican City, they encounter age-appropriate biographical facts as well as inspiring quotes from the pope. The engaging main text highlights the work Pope Leo XIV has done to help others–from his time as a missionary in Peru to his early days as pope. Readers are then encouraged to find their own ways to care for those around them.
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