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. Peterâs 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.
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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 Peterâs Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge.
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Cardinals fail to elect new pope, another vote expected Thursday afternoon
On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.
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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. Peterâs 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.
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Donald Trump called it a âGreat Honorâ as Robert Prevost became the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Chicago bishop's election stunned the world and thrilled the U.S. But past tensions linger â Leo XIV previously criticized U.S. leaders, including Vice President JD Vance. Trump, however, welcomed the election warmly, writing on Truth Social that he looks forward to meeting the new pope. The moment marks a historic first for the Vatican and the United States, but political undertones remain impossible to ignore.
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A new pope has been elected as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the end of the conclave. Vatican officials will soon announce the identity of the new pontiff from the balcony of St. Peterâs Basilica. Thousands have gathered in Rome, anticipating the Latin proclamation âHabemus Papam.â Rituals include acceptance, name selection, homage from cardinals, and a papal blessing. Cardinal Dominique Mamberti is rumored to be the announcerâor the new pope himself. The historic decision follows a two-thirds majority vote by 133 cardinals.
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'Peace be with you all,' says Pope Leo XIV in first public address since conclave election
Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up to the conclave, was not considered a frontrunner to be elected pontiff.
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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.
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As the world watches, 133 cardinals from around the globe arrive at St. Peter's Basilica for a powerful and historic momentâthe final public mass before the conclave to elect the next pope. Presided over by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, this mass marks the last rite before the cardinals are locked away to make one of the most consequential decisions for the future of the Catholic Church.
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Thousands watch black smoke billow from Sistine Chapel
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating no pope was chosen as cardinals began their sacred task to succeed Pope Francis.
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No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican
Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates.
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