Cardinal James M. Harvey worked closely with Pope Benedict XVI for many years, including in meetings with many world leaders such as President George W. Bush. (CNS photo) Cardinal James M. Harvey probably knew Pope Leo XIV when he was Cardinal Robert Prevost about as well as any American cardinal before the May conclave that elected the first pope from the United States. As the only two U.S. natives on the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, Cardinal Harvey said he was naturally drawn to Cardinal Prevost.