Fresh Face in the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV Takes the Reins
Vatican Announces New Pope: Billows of White Smoke Signal New Leadership. - Vatican Announces New Pontiff - Puffs of White Smoke Signal Papal Selection
After a thrilling conclave, Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost emerges as the new Pope, swapping his cardinal's hat for the pontiff's mitre. He introduces himself as Pope Leo XIV, backed by a historical elected assembly of 133 cardinals, a record-breaking number in the Catholic Church.
The anticipation mounted in the iconic St. Peter's Square as thousands of faithful onlookers prepared to witness the papal election. The doors to the Sistine Chapel sealed behind the cardinals, who took an oath and proceeded with the voting process following the initial ballot on Wednesday afternoon.
The air hung thick with black smoke signaling an unsuccessful election each time, but at 18:08 on Thursday evening, that all changed. White smoke billowed from the Chapel's chimney, indicating a new Pope had been elected, prompting the Protodeacon, Dominique Mamberti, to announce, "Habemus Papam" ("We have a Pope") from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
The newly crowned Pope Leo XIV, a man of humble beginnings, made his first appearance on the balcony, radiating a determination to lead and guide the Catholic Church towards a promising future.
- Pope Leo XIV
- Vatican
- St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Square
- Dominique Mamberti
Fun Fact:
Did you know that white smoke in the papal election process signifies a successful election, marking the end of the conclave? It's traditionally produced by the burning of ballots along with other materials and serves as a visual cue for the public and media to confirm the election of a new Pope.
- The Protodeacon, Dominique Mamberti, announced that a new Pope had been elected after white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, signaling the end of the conclave.
- Pope Leo XIV, the newly crowned Pope, made his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, which overlooks St. Peter's Square, following his successful election.
- The Vatican, home to Pope Leo XIV, witnessed history as he was introduced as the new Pope, replacing Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost.
- Dominique Mamberti, the Protodeacon, confirmed the election of the new Pope from St. Peter's Basilica, a significant event in general-news and politics.
