​​​Pope Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost becomes the first American pope in Catholic Church history​

Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, marking a historic moment as the first American ever to assume the papacy. Born Robert Francis Prevost, he now leads the global Catholic community under his new papal name.

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A band marches in St Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals are gathering on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis, at the Vatican.

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Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley embraces Cardinal Celestino Aós Braco in St. Peter’s Square following the appearance of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope.

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Clerics celebrate after white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals gathered on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis

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Faithful celebrate after white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals gathered on the second day of the conclave to elect a new Pope

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People watch as the white smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals are gathering on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis

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White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, marking the decision of 133 cardinals gathered for the second day of the papal conclave at the Vatican.

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Vatican Swiss Guards march across St. Peter’s Square after the signal of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel, indicating the conclusion of the conclave’s second day.

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Crowd members react with emotion as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel, confirming that 133 cardinals have elected a new leader for the Catholic Church.

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