What it was like inside St. Peter's Square when the new pope was announced

Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his roots as an Augustinian priest. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/08/pope-leo-xiv-first-us-pope-addresses-crowd-at-st-peters-square 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.

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~

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

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 follows the death of Pope Francis, and all eyes are on the Vatican for a historic moment. Tensions and anticipation remain high as the secretive selection process continues behind closed doors. A two-thirds majority is required to elect the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. #PapalConclave #BlackSmoke #VaticanNews #NewPope #SistineChapel #PopeElection #CardinalsVote #NoPopeYet #WhiteSmokeWatch #CatholicChurch #StPetersSquare #PopeFrancisSuccessor #ChurchLeadership #VaticanLive #RomeUpdates #HolySee #BreakingNews #FaithAndTradition #PopeWatch2025 #ReligionNews Also Read 96 Years Without A Baby! Why No Child Has Ever Been Born In Vatican City :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/96-years-without-a-baby-why-no-child-has-ever-been-born-in-vatican-city-4087717.html?ref=DMDesc Ahead of Diwali, Vatican sends message of interreligious solidarity :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ahead-of-diwali-vatican-sends-message-of-interreligious-solidarity-3329792.html?ref=DMDesc PM Modi to hold meeting with Pope in Vatican today :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pm-modi-to-hold-meeting-with-pope-in-vatican-today-3329655.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.346~