American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pontiff, making history as the first-ever pope from the United States. He will now be known as Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis who stepped down due to health-related reasons.
The announcement came on Thursday, May 8, 2025, following a swift and unanimous decision by the College of Cardinals during the papal conclave held at the Vatican. White smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel signaled the decision, sparking jubilation among
