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Fast facts on Pope Leo XIV

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 05/09/25
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As people around the globe start getting to know the new pope, here are some quick facts.

POPE LEO XIV

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Aleteia shared on social media some fast facts about Pope Leo XIV, including that he's a fan of baseball.

While the 69-year-old Augustinian has been a leader in the Church for decades (see article immediately below), now people around the globe are eager to get to know him.

While a Chicago native, he is perhaps best known in Peru!

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Take a look at these 12 quick facts:

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