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Vatican elects first American pope

The new pope is Robert F. Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Photo: Reuters
White smoke has emerged from the chimney in the Vatican, which means a new pope has been elected. Photo: Reuters
White smoke has emerged from the chimney in the Vatican, which means a new pope has been elected. Photo: Reuters
Pope Francis of Argentina passed away on Easter Monday, aged 88. Photo: Getty Images
Pope Francis of Argentina passed away on Easter Monday, aged 88. Photo: Getty Images
VATICAN CITY, Rome, Italy- White smoke has emerged from the chimney in the Vatican, which means a new pope has been elected. The new Pope is Robert Francis Prevost - the first American pope.

A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words "Habemus Papam" - Latin for "we have a Pope" - and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen papal name.

Prevost, 69, is seen as a reformer.

There is cheering and celebration amongst the gathered crowds in the Vatican.

Flags waved and people have been embracing one another as the search for the next leader of the Catholic Church has reached its conclusion.

Now that white smoke has appeared, the new pontiff will normally appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square in the next hour.

Pope Francis of Argentina passed away on Easter Monday, aged 88.

His funeral was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Politicians, celebrities, and royalty attended the event as thousands of mourners lined the streets of St Peter's Square in the Vatican.

2 Responses to “Vatican elects first American pope”

  • Real (08/05/2025, 14:40) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    GOOD RIDDENS AND WHY IS THIS NEWS SET OF DEVILS THE TRUTH MUST COME TO THE LIGHT
    FIRE BUN THEM
  • The watchdog (08/05/2025, 14:56) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    I don’t care we need a black pope


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