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White smoke was released from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening local time, signifying that the 133 voting cardinals reached a two-thirds majority to chose the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican Square to witness the first appearance of the newly elected pope.

Crowds cheered as smoke emerged and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang.

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Long live the pope

GOD be with him.

So who did they pick this time as their new pope

So an American pope same period as a new American president. Don't know what happened with the whole Malachi prophecy guess it's false and made up. But it's weird trump does an American pope stunt and an American becomes the pope.

See Paganists rejoicing.

I'm there live in the spirit and I've seen the pope. He's male, white, above 60 and he's an American.

This I have seen.

Ok

God1000:
ABC news

Irrelevance

Congratulations to them

Christianity is neat and clean

The new pope

If the new Pope isn't Black then well...

Smh

Pope John Paul or Pope Benedith which papal name will he adopt

Ggg

Glory to God

If you want eternal life go to any catholic church and eat the flesh of Jesus

Dtruthspeaker:
See Paganists rejoicing.

You are so dumb.

Everyone wants to appease Trump

Even Vatican sef?

While I felicitate with the Catholic church over its newly elected leader, I wish for more reforms in biblical Christianity especially in the area of "exposing and prosecuting sexual predators" amongst the priests as well as high ranking officials!

The seagull have been around the chimney since yesterday, what a sight to behold, a great spiritual implications

PREVOST IS THE NEW POPE

gohf:
So who did they pick this time as their new pope

Arinze

cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the new pope with name leo 14 an american augustinian

Congratulations to all the Catholic family

I see gay everywhere

Congratulations to the catholic communities and Christianity at large

Odukes:
You are so dumb.

That's true Catholicism is direct Paganism with touch of Christian religion.

ANUNCIO VOBIS GAUDIUM MAGNU!!!!
HABEMUS PAPAM!!!!

Odukes:
You are so dumb.

When God Comes we go know weda una no go roast

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. He's a cardinal-bishop from the United States, born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. Here are some key facts about him ¹ ²:
- *Early Life and Education*: Prevost entered the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA) in 1977 and was ordained as a priest in 1982. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University and a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
- *Career Highlights*:
- *Missionary Work*: Prevost spent many years as a missionary in Peru, serving as chancellor of the Territorial Prelature of Chulucanas and bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo.
- *Leadership Roles*: He was elected prior general of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms and later appointed as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops by Pope Francis in January 2023.
- *Cardinalate*: Prevost was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis on September 30, 2023.
- *Views and Controversies*:
- *Synodality*: He's a strong supporter of synodality, emphasizing the importance of consultation and lay involvement in the Church.
- *Same-Sex Couples*: Prevost has shown ambiguity regarding blessings for same-sex couples, stressing the need for national bishops' conferences to interpret and apply directives locally.
- *Clergy Sexual Abuse*: There have been controversies surrounding his handling of abuse cases in Peru, although supporters argue he followed proper procedures.
- *Current Role*: After Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025, Prevost's role as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops ended. However, he remains a cardinal-bishop and is expected to participate in the upcoming conclave. Some speculate he might be considered for the papacy due to his experience and administrative abilities ¹ ³.

Was the bird release to the sky dekibrately or it it came out of many shots taken by photograher