White smoke from the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel (Vatican City) indicates that a new Pope has been elected. (Shutterstock photo)
Habemus papam! We have a new Pope! In the heart of Rome, beneath the shadow of St. Peter's Basilica, a new chapter in the history of the Catholic Church has unfolded. The conclave has spoken and Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was chosen as the 267th pope. He is the first American pope in history. He will take the name Pope Leo XIV.
Vatican City, Italy 03.03.2025:Cardinal Robert Prevost, in front of the image of Mary Mother, leads the faithful in the recitation of the Holy Rosary for Pope Francis in front of St. Peter's Basilica. (Shutterstock photo)
During the last conclave, Pope Francis was elected in the afternoon voting portion of the second day, the same block of time for the conclave as this one which ended sooner than some experts had expected.
The new pope will lead 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.
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