Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became the first-ever pope from the U.S., after 133 cardinals selected him from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in Rome on May 8.

According to the Vatican, Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago will go by Leo XIV.

Here's what we know.

Who is the new pope?

The newly elected pope is Robert Francis Prevost, a Cardinal from Chicago. He is the first American Pope.

He previously worked in St. Louis and studied in Rome, according to his Vatican profile. CNN reported that he was a missionary in South America for many years and served as a bishop in Peru. He is expected to "build on Pope Francis’ reforms," the national news site wrote.

Where is Pope Leo XIV from?

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He is also a naturalized citizen of Peru and lived there for two decades, first as a missionary and then as an archbishop.

Is the new pope a Cubs fan?

ABC News originally reported Pope Leo XIV was a Cubs fan, according to the Chicago Tribune. However, his brother, John Prevost, has since said he was "always a (White) Sox fan," per the Tribune.

Where in Chicago is the new pope from?

The new pope grew up in Dolton, Illinois.

How old is Pope Leo XIV?

Pope Leo XIV was born Sept. 14, 1955, making him 69 years old.

Where did Pope Leo XIV go to college?

Pope Leo XIV attended Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where he received a degree in mathematics, NPR reported. He also studied at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago before earning a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

Who is Pope Leo XIV's family?

Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, was an educator and his mother, Mildred Martínez, was a librarian. He also has two brothers, Louis Martín Prevost, who lives in Port Charlotte, Florida, and John Joseph Prevost, who lives in Illinois.

What is Pope Leo XIV's nationality?

According to NPR, his father is of French and Italian descent, and his mother is of Spanish descent.

Why did the pope choose the name Leo?

It is unclear why Prevost chose the name Leo, but CBS stated that it is a popular choice for many past pontiffs and has been chosen 13 times before. The last pope who donned the name Leo was Pope Leo XIII, who was the head of the church between 1878 and 1903.

Why do popes change their names?

There are no official rules or criteria for a pope's name, but they typically choose names that adhere to Catholic tradition, per CBS.

What languages does Pope Leo XIV speak?

Leo XIV speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese, and can read Latin and German, according to the National Catholic Reporter.

What are the Pope's political views? Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative?

Prevost is considered a centrist, but on many social issues, he's seen as progressive, embracing marginalized groups like Francis did, according to CBS News.

Where does the pope live?

The pope typically lives in the Vatican Palace in the Vatican City. However, Encyclopedia Britannica reported that some pontiffs, like Pope Francis, have chosen to live in the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse instead.

Where is the Vatican located?

The Vatican City is a "landlocked ecclesiastical state, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave surrounded by Rome," per Encyclopedia Britannica. Vatican City, located on the west bank of the Tiber River, is the smallest fully independent nation-state in the world.

What does the pope do?

The pope is the bishop of Rome and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, per Encyclopedia Britannica.

The pope is considered the successor of St. Peter, who was head of the Apostles. He is seen to have "full and supreme power of jurisdiction over the universal church in matters of faith and morals, as well as in church discipline and government," according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.