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Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United States.

He coined the term, arguing that a country’s global influence can’t be built on military might alone. Diplomats around the world paid heed.

Here’s what to know about Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as the first American pope.

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He greeted his new followers by saying, “Peace be with you.”

Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it may be laying the ground to annex the territory.

As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions on immigration.

Officials summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure after the Trump Administration was said be ratcheting up surveillance.