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Pope Leo XIV Surprises Many With Math Degree and American Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cardinal Robert Prevost made history last week by becoming Pope Leo XIV<\/strong>, the first American pope<\/strong> in the Catholic Church’s history. Born in Chicago in 1955, the 69-year-old was officially named pope on May 8<\/strong>, succeeding Pope Francis.<\/p>\n

Before rising through the church\u2019s ranks, Leo XIV earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics<\/strong> from Villanova University<\/strong>\u2014a detail that’s shocked many who expected a theology background. He also studied philosophy and spent years as a missionary and bishop in Peru before being appointed a cardinal by Pope Francis.<\/p>\n

Social media users were quick to joke about the pope\u2019s unexpected academic background, with quips like:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe doesn\u2019t just understand sin\u2014he understands cos<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While he won\u2019t receive a formal salary, Pope Leo XIV will be afforded the traditional benefits of his position. His election signals a shift in tone and geography for the Catholic Church\u2014and plenty of curiosity about what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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