History Made: First American Pope Elected! Vatican Crowd Goes Wild! 🙏 In a moment that stunned the world and stirred history, the unthinkable just became reality: the United States has produced its first-ever pope. The air in St. Peter’s Square turned electric as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6 p.m. Vatican time, announcing to the tens of thousands gathered — and to the watching world — that a new pontiff had been chosen. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been named the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV , a powerful nod to reform and legacy. The bells rang loud, echoing across the city and marking a monumental turning point for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic community. Pope Leo XIV, age 69, brings a unique international experience with him, having served in Peru for over 20 years. His election came swiftly — just two days into the papal conclave, which began on May 7 with a record-breaking 133 cardin...
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