Pope Leo to lead first mass in Sistine Chapel after paying surprise visit

Pope Leo XIV Warns Against 'Reducing Jesus to Charismatic Leader' After Opening First Mass in Eng

Pope Leo XIV holds a mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election. He presides as Supreme Pontiff over his first Eucharistic celebration and delivers the homily. "I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me as we continue as a Church, as a community of friends of Jesus, as believers, to announce the good news, to announce the Gospel" he says. #PopeLeoXIV #NewPopeLive #Vatican2025 #HistoricMass #FirstAmericanPope #PopeLeoSpeech #SistineChapel #CatholicChurch #ProgressiveCatholicism #PapalMass #ReligiousLeadership #UnityAndJustice #PopeFrancisLegacy #ChristianityToday #GlobalChurch ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.102~

American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Moment

In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its first full day of voting, marking a rare consensus among the 133 electors. The news has been met with global excitement and reverence. Prevost is praised as a "gentle, profound man of God" by peers and leaders alike. #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #WhiteSmoke #NewPope #PopeElection #SistineChapel #RobertPrevost #CatholicChurch #PopeFromUSA #StPetersSquare #HabemusPapam #Leo14 #ChurchHistory #RomeNews #AmericanPope #VaticanCity #HolySee #CardinalsVote #PapalElection #SpiritualLeadership ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.102~

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~

Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican

Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the 267th pope. Crowds in St Peter’s Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/08/crowd-cheers-as-white-smoke-announces-new-pope-at-vatican Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.