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New Pope Leo XIV Is First American in History to Become Pontiff

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The world just got the first look at the new Holy Father, and he's making history in another way as well ... because the leader of the Catholic Church is the first American to become the Pontiff. Robert Prevost walked out onto the Basilica balcony…
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News video: ‘No Pope Yet’ Black Smoke Rises As Vatican Conclave Fails To Elect New Pope On First Day Of Voting

‘No Pope Yet’ Black Smoke Rises As Vatican Conclave Fails To Elect New Pope On First Day Of Voting 03:15

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday night, signaling no pope was elected in the first vote of the Vatican conclave. Over 45,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square hoping for white smoke that would signal a new pontiff. Cardinals will resume voting Thursday. The conclave...

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Moment When White Smoke Rose From Sistine Chapel, Crowd Roars as Cardinals Elect New Pope [Video]

Moment When White Smoke Rose From Sistine Chapel, Crowd Roars as Cardinals Elect New Pope

A historic moment unfolded in Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. On only the first full day of voting, the 133 cardinal electors made their choice behind closed doors. As bells rang out across St. Peter's Square, thousands erupted in joy, awaiting the reveal of the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. The newly elected pontiff will soon be introduced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a new era after Pope Francis' 12-year reign. #HabemusPapam #NewPope #Vatican #WhiteSmoke #PopeElection #CatholicChurch #Rome #StPetersBasilica #Conclave #Pope #DominiqueMamberti #Catholicism #SistineChapel #PapalElection #Cardinals #HolySee #ChurchNews #VaticanLive #Papacy #HolySmoke ~ED.346~HT.408~GR.124~

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White smoke is pouring out the chimney of the Sistine Chapel ... so, the world officially has a new pope. The smoke began coming out just moments ago ... and,..
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