An American Cardinal is the new pope.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, originally from Chicago, was elected today as the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church.
He is taking the name of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo succeeds Pope Francis who died on April 21st.
American Cardinal is the New Pope
Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)