09.05.2025 00:01
With the rise of white smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, the new pope of the Catholics is 69-year-old American Robert Prevost. Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, greeted the public from the great loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
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In the papal election in the Vatican (Conclave), "white smoke" rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, announcing the selection of the new pope.
A NEW POPE HAS BEEN ELECTED IN THE VATICAN
Following the death of the last spiritual leader of Catholics and the President of the Vatican State, Pope Francis, on April 21, the position was declared "vacant" (Sede Vacante) in the Vatican. During the afternoon session on the second day of the papal election, the cardinals, who are the most important clergy after the pope, determined the new pope. The selection of the 267th pope of the Catholic Church was understood from the white smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
NEW POPE ROBERT PREVOST
After the white smoke rose, the name of the new pope was also announced. The new pope of the Catholics is 69-year-old Robert Prevost. Prevost, the first American pope in history, chose the name Pope 14th Leo for himself.
SALUTED THE PEOPLE
The new pope was introduced to the world from the great balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The new pope was presented to the world by French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, who holds the title of "Protodiacono," saying in Latin from the great balcony, "Habemus Papam (We have a pope)."
GREAT JOY WITH THE RISE OF WHITE SMOKE
It is known that the new pope was elected by receiving the votes of at least two-thirds (89) of the 133 cardinals. Many people waiting for the smoke to rise in St. Peter's Square experienced great joy when they saw that the color of the smoke was white, and some citizens could not hold back their tears.
WHO IS POPE ROBERT PREVOST?
Robert Francis Prevost is an American Catholic cleric born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago. He currently serves as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and the President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America since 2023.
In the past, he served as the Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru from 2015 to 2023 and as the Abbot of the Order of St. Augustine from 2001 to 2013. He was declared a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.
As of 2025, Cardinal Prevost also holds the title of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano. He was elected as the new pope following the death of Pope Francis.
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