The Roman Catholic Church welcomed a new leader on Thursday evening as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Joyful crowds at St. Peter’s Square erupted into chants of “Viva il Papa!” even before the official announcement was made from the Vatican balcony.
Habemus Papam—The conclave of Cardinals convened in the Sistine Chapel has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
