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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.

13 Responses to “Vatican elects first American pope”

  • Real (08/05/2025, 14:40) Like (10) Dislike (16) 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 (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    I don’t care we need a black pope
    • Host with the most (08/05/2025, 19:34) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      The Vatican is not like the BVI - persons are appointed based in merit in the Vatican on on the colour of their skin like in the BVI.
      • @ host with the most (09/05/2025, 06:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        Jacky is black and racist governor refused to appoint her
    • @The Watchdog (08/05/2025, 20:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I care about getting a Black woman premier.
    • Black Pope (10/05/2025, 00:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He is Black. DNA via Haiti and New Orleans
    • l (12/05/2025, 12:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Actually, the new pope has black blood running through his veins. It came from his grandparents. Read about his family before they ran away and played all passed for white. Bet you didn't know that.
  • KJL (08/05/2025, 18:04) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Does this really matter???
    No women allowed to lead in their system
    Priests not allowed to marry
    Nuns not allowed to marry
    Must live and practice unnatural lives
    Forced into sexual deviance with each other
    Have babies in secret and have them killed off

  • The new Pope…. (08/05/2025, 21:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ….. has chosen his name to be Pope Leo XIV
  • LOL (08/05/2025, 23:47) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Vatican eats its first American pie. Drumpf will be very happy and the Vatican will probably get a break on Tariffs lol
  • Herbs Powa (09/05/2025, 01:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    American is not a race, he is still a Caucasian.
  • Pope Leo (09/05/2025, 07:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need a new opposition leader in the bvi
  • Peter 1st Pope (12/05/2025, 14:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Jesus called the apostle Peter “rock”: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). Peter was the First Pope and we continue what Jesus has instructed. Many are called but few are chosen. Those chosen have a true calling and respect themselves and their bodies as temples of the Lord.


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