Pope Francis Prevost is the new Sovereign Pontiff! The first American in History at the Vatican will have the name of Leon XIV
Cezar Titor article – published Thursday, 08 May 2025 20:42 / Updated Thursday, 08 May 2025 21:06
On the second day of the conclave for the choice of a new pope, after Pope Francis's death, white smoke came on the basket of the Sixtine chapel in the Vatican. The new Pope is Robert Francis Prevost (69 years old), the first American to hold the highest position in the Catholic Church! He chose his name as Leon XIV.
Yesterday, the conclave did not reach a consensus, as it happened this morning, when black smoke came out. The white smoke rising from the basket of the Sixtina chapel indicated that the choice of the new pope ended.
The 133 Cardinals, who are in isolation yesterday, nominated Pope Francis's successor. The identity of the new pope was revealed by Dominique Mamberti, the Cardinal Deacon senior, who, according to tradition, appeared at the Balcony of Saint Peter and announced: “Habemus Papam” (no – “We have Pope”). The new Sovereign Pontiff went to the balcony at 20:15, Romania time.
UPDATE, 8:25 pm »Pope Leon XIV, the first speech in the new quality:” Peace be with you all! “
Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of Christ. I would like to offer you a peace greeting to your families, all of you, wherever you are. Peace be with you! God loves us all unconditionally.
Humanity needs Christ as a bridge to be touched by God and His love. Help us, and help each other, build bridges.
– Passes from Pope Leon's first speech in the position of Pontiff's sovereign
In 1985, the mission in Peru began, occupying various functions: community prior, training director, canon law teacher, judicial vicar and parish. He was elected a general prior of the Order of St. Augustine in 2001 and was re -elected for a second term in 2007.
In January 2023, Pope Francis was appointed prefect of the Dicaster for bishops, responsible for the selection and supervision of bishops from all over the world.
On September 30, 2023, he was named cardinal at the Vatican Consistory. He is also chairman of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Cardinal Prevost is appreciated for its pastoral and collaborative approach. He believes that the bishop must be “pastor, not manager”, emphasizing the proximity to people and the unity of the church. Near the late Pope Francis, was considered one of the Favoritors of the Argentine, after his death.
In his first discourse, in the hatred of the crowd present in St. Peter's Square, he was satisfied on several occasions to the former Pope, who ceased life on April 21.
UPDATE, 8:15 pm »Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope!
The new Pope is Robert Francis Prevost, being the first American to hold the highest position in the Catholic Church! He chose his name as Leon XIV.
Born on September 14, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, he is licensed in mathematics at the University of Villanova, obtaining his master's degree in Theology at the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago, then the doctorate in canon law in Rome.
He entered the order of St. Augustine in 1977, submitted his solemn votes in 1981 and was ordained a priest in 1982.
UPDATE, 8:00 pm »45,000 people are waiting with their souls to reveal the new pope
Cardinal Protodiacon Dominique Mamberti, of French nationality, is to be pronounced the phrase “AnnunTio Vobis Gaudium Magnum: Habemus Papam!“(no -” I announce a great joy: we have a pope! “)
He will then dismiss the identity of the new Pope, and then the name he chose in his pontificate.
Photo. What is happening to the Vatican now:
The favorites include the Italian cardinals Pietro Parolin and Matteo Zuppi, the Frenchman Jean-Marc Aveline and the Philippine Luis Antonio Gikim Tagle. A possible surprise could be Guinean Robert Sarah.
At this moment, the new Pope is led in a small room near the Sistine Chapel, where he will wear his white papal clothes. The Senior Cardinal will soon confirm the choice through the words “Habemus Papam”, in Latin “we have a pope”, And he will present the new pontiff, saying the papal name chosen by him.
The new pope was chosen by the cardinals with voting rights, those under 80 years old. The vote took place in the Sistine chapel, behind the closed doors. The 120 cardinals took the oath on the Gospel, and the decision will be announced shortly, the new pope will greet the crowd of Saint Peter Square.
At this moment, the crowd in the market moved to the balcony where the new pope will be presented. When white smoke came out, all the people present in the Vatican and around it broke out in the wishes, hugging and signs to heaven.
Live video from Saint Peter Square
