“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”
U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church.
Provost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.
Earlier, 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.
