New Delhi, May 9 -- For the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Cardinals on Thursday selected Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, as the new pontiff, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election comes at a time of heightened political tensions in the United States.

Prevost's verified account, @drprevost, has been active since 2011, according to his page. The account includes a mix of original posts, replies, and reposts. His profile image features a photo of Prevost and Pope Francis warmly holding each other's arms inside a church, symbolizing their close working relationship.

Before his election, Pope Leo XIV maintained an active presence on X (formerly Twitter), where he shared posts c...