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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY — U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American will lead the Roman Catholic Church. He chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

The 69-year-old new pope appeared at the balcony in St. Peter’s Basilica and said Peace be with all of you!”

He said he wanted his message of peace to “enter your hearts, reach your families and all people, wherever they are.”

He thanked his fellow cardinals for selecting him, and spoke in Italian, Spanish and Latin. Having spent years working in Peru, he thanked his former diocese in the South American country, “where a loyal people has shared its faith and has given a lot,” he said.

He also spoke warmly of Pope Francis and concluded by leading the crowd in prayer.

White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinals inside have elected a new pope.

A roar erupted from the crowd when they saw the white smoke billow from the chimney, which is shown on several large screens in St. Peter’s Square. At the same time, the enormous bells of St. Peter’s Basilica began to ring, tolling the news that the Catholic Church has a new pope. The crowd continues to build as many carry their countries’ flags.

The identity of the new pontiff is not yet known. Vatican officials are expected to announce his name in Latin from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly.

Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, a 73-year-old Frenchman born in Morocco, is expected to make the announcement — unless he himself is elected pope.

Then the new pope himself will appear and address the crowd.

Rome is brimming with excitement, as thousands gather near the Via della Conciliazione to be present for the historic moment when the new pope is announced and presented to the world.

The conclave to choose a new pope continues. Here’s what you need to know
While the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics await the emergence of the new leader of their church on the famous loggia, a series of rituals are taking place.

Once a successful vote is complete, the most senior cardinal asks the newly elected pope, “Do you accept your canonical election as supreme pontiff?”

After he accepts, he is then asked, “What name do you wish to be called?”

The cardinal electors then pay homage and pledge obedience to the new head of the church, and thanks are given to God while the new pope is taken into a sacristy and fitted with papal attire.

Finally, the pronouncement is made in Latin — “Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam!” (“I bring you tidings of great joy: We have a pope!”) — and the new pope gives an apostolic blessing to throngs of faithful.

 

The new pontiff was chosen by 133 cardinal electors by a two-thirds majority.

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