The internet is losing its mind over the surprising degree held by newly elected Pope Leo XIV

The internet is losing its mind over the surprising degree held by newly elected Pope Leo XIV

In the whirlwind of fascination surrounding newly elected Pope Leo XIV, one unexpected detail has captured the imagination of the online world.

It’s not his nationality – nor his age – but the religious figurehead’s undergraduate degree.

Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, the 69-year-old Pontiff has been described by admirers as an intriguing blend of old-school reverence and modern sensibility.