Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA

religious leader

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA, recently elected as the Pope, has a distinguished background as a member of the Order of St. Augustine and a notable academic in Canon Law. Prior to his election, he served as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru and was appointed by Pope Francis to lead the Dicastery for Bishops in the Vatican. With a strong emphasis on social justice and pastoral care, Cardinal Prevost has been a vocal advocate for human rights and has challenged political rhetoric surrounding immigration, positioning himself as a reformative leader in the Catholic Church.