Who Is Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the current head of the Catholic Church, elected in 2025. He was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago and raised in the United States before joining the Augustinian order. His election brought attention to his personal background, including his family members in the U.S.
Pope Leo XIV Nieces and Nephews
Pope Leo XIV has several nieces and nephews, mostly from his siblings' families in the United States. Public records and news reports identify a small number of relatives by name, though the Vatican does not publish a detailed family tree. These relatives have lived private lives outside of church leadership roles.
Background and Public Record
Information about Pope Leo XIV family nieces and nephews comes from U.S. public records, news interviews, and his own brief mentions. He has spoken about his parents and siblings, noting that many relatives remained in the Chicago area. No niece or nephew has held an official Vatican position, and their careers are in secular fields such as education, business, and community work.
For more background on his early life and family context, see this biographical overview: Vatican official biography.
