US Edition‘Viva il papa!’ Catholics celebrate new pope
- On May 8, 2025, a plume of white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, announcing the election of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Basilica.
- The conclave lasted two days, with 133 cardinals selecting Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first US-born pontiff, amid widespread anticipation and strategic planning by Catholic observers.
- Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony under a banner with the papal tiara and keys, greeted by a cheering crowd and an American attendee waving the Stars and Stripes in celebration.
- Deacon John Breeden led a flight crew to the Vatican to witness the event and declared 'Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam!' meaning 'I announce to you news of great joy: We have a pope!'
- Pope Leo XIV gave a speech beginning with 'peace be upon you,' while leaders and faithful worldwide welcomed the new papacy, expressing hopes for openness and continued dialogue in the Church.
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Joy as Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Catholics in Australia - and around the world
Australian Catholics have welcomed the announcement of new Pope, following two days of anticipation. While some in the Church recalled their own personal encounters with the man who would become Pope, others expressed their hopes for the church under his leadership.
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Denver Gazette‘Viva il papa!’ Catholics celebrate new pope
If you are ever graced with the opportunity to be in St. Peter’s Square when the white smoke billows out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, the moment your eyes lock onto the plume will be etched in memory throughout earthly…
‘Viva il papa!’ Catholics celebrate new pope - Washington Examiner
If you are ever graced with the opportunity to be in St. Peter’s Square when the white smoke billows out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, the moment your eyes lock onto the plume will be etched in memory throughout earthly life. I stood under the piazza’s colonnade, sweaty and lugging my cumbersome duffle bag. It was only Day Two of the papal conclave, and already I was exhausted by the routine: come to St. Peter’s Square at the designated time, s…
Papal Foundation joins Catholics in celebrating Pope Leo XIV
ROME // In a statement issued just minutes after Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, was announced, the Papal Foundation issued a statement celebrating his… The post Papal Foundation joins Catholics in celebrating Pope Leo XIV appeared first on CatholicVote org.
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