BREAKING NEWS: A Historic Moment for the Catholic Church: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV

BREAKING NEWS: A Historic Moment for the Catholic Church: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV

Vatican City – May 8, 2025

In a historic and joyous moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election was announced following the fourth round of voting in the papal conclave that began on May 7, 2025.

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The traditional white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 p.m. Rome time, signaling to the world that a new pope had been chosen. Shortly thereafter, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to proclaim the joyful news to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square: “Habemus Papam!” — “We have a pope!”

Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American pope in the history of the Church. Born in Chicago in 1955, he is a member of the Order of St. Augustine and spent many years serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru. Prior to his election, he led the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, where he played a significant role in the global appointment of bishops — a position of high trust and responsibility within the Curia.

In his first address to the faithful from the balcony, Pope Leo XIV began with a message of peace:
“Peace be with all of you.”
He expressed his hope to serve as a bridge of unity and dialogue for the Church, emphasizing the need for compassion, reform, and missionary outreach in today’s world.

Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, after more than a decade of impactful leadership focused on humility, justice, and mercy.

As the Church welcomes this new chapter, Catholics around the world are invited to pray for Pope Leo XIV and his mission to shepherd the people of God with wisdom, courage, and love.

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