Rabat – The Vatican has officially announced American Robert Prevost, Leo XIV, as the new pope, succeeding the late Pope Francis.
The official senior cardinal stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and announced “Habemus Papem,” meaning in Latin – “We have a new pope.”
Prevost has been introduced as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church late this afternoon. He emerged from the balcony of the basilica to greet an emotional crowd gathered in the square.
The announcement comes after white smoke came from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel earlier this afternoon to signal that a new pope has been named.
The conclave of 133 cardinals reached a decision on the second day of deliberations.
Soon after Prevost was revealed as the new Pope, crowds at the square burst into cheers and celebration to welcome the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Habemus Papam!
