Pope Leo XIV Catholic Plush Doll

POPE LEO XIV Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. He entered the Order of Saint Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1982. During his studies, he taught physics and mathematics at a Catholic high school in Chicago. After years of missionary service in Peru, he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015 and later served as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome. On May 8, 2025, he was elected the 267th pope, becoming the first American and the first Augustinian to lead the Church. He chose the name Leo XIV in honor of Pope Leo XIII, known for his social teachings. Pope Leo XIV reminds us that God calls leaders from every nation to shepherd His Church. Elected: May 8, 2025 | First American Pope Read more about Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, and why families are praying for the Holy Father → WHAT MAKES HIM SPECIAL POPE LEO XIV is hand-designed by Little Drops of Water and crafted in soft, cuddle-ready fabric. He wears the white papal cassock and zucchetto with a small pectoral cross, his hand lifted in a friendly blessing. At about 8 inches tall, he is sized to be carried through the day, tucked into bed at night, and hugged as often as a child likes.