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Leo XIV is the 267th Pope of the catholic church

Vatican/Belvai, May 08, 2025: "Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. 

Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti pronounced the formula "Habemus Papam," proclaiming to the city of Rome and to the whole world the news of the election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States, and he joins his predecessor, Pope Francis, as only the second pope from the Americas. Because of that distinction, and thanks to the 2024 hit film Conclave, there is great interest surrounding Pope Leo XIV and the time-honored tradition for electing a new pope

Credits: Vatican News | https://tinyurl.com/NPopeLeoXIV