A New Pope Steps Forth: The Momentous Decision Unfolds in Images
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Intense Decision Unveiled: Visual portrayal of the Papal Election's turning point - Chaos intensifies following emission of white smoke.
The awaited announcement is made: A Pope has been chosen! The cardinals, convened in the Vatican, have selected the American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pontiff. The Protodeacon of the College of Cardinals, Dominique Mamberti, declared this momentously on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Thursday evening. In homage to previous popes, he has chosen the name Leo XIV.
Snapshots of elation and excitement on St. Peter's Square can be found in the gallery above.
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[1: Source: CNN, "Historic Breakthrough: First American Papal Election in Catholic Church History"][2: Source: Vatican News, "Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Chosen as Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church"]
- The European Parliament shared their congratulations on the election of the new Pope, Leo XIV, in a general-news statement.
- The impression left by the announcement of the new Pope, Leo XIV, was one of excitement and anticipation, as seen in the general-news coverage.
- Despite the momentous announcement of a new Pope, politics remained a dominant topic, with discussions on the implications of an American Pope for Vatican City and the Catholic Church.
- The European Parliament encouraged the new Pope, Leo XIV, to use his position on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to bring hope and unity to the world, as is customary for a pope.
