Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to listen and respect for their opinions. In interviews with The Associated Press, they say they expect that as pope, Leo will continue to promote women in church governance positions, albeit with limits.

Pope Leo XIV post featured some of the photos that have documented the first days of history’s first American pope .

Catholic schools throughout the United States recently celebrated the election of the first ever American pope, Chicago native Robert Prevost. Now known as Pope Leo XIV, Prevost succeeds Pope Francis,