09/05/2025
Nancy Jaiswal
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Faithful gathered quietly in St. Peter¡¯s Square as newly elected Pope Leo XIV addressed the world for the first time from the Vatican balcony.
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Pope Leo XIV, 69, spent decades in Peru building trust and guiding local communities. He is both an American and a Latin American figure.
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Tears and embraces flowed freely among priests upon hearing the news of Cardinal Prevost¡¯s election. The moment was emotional, reverent, and deeply unifying.
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Tens of thousands erupted into cheers as white smoke billowed, confirming the election. Flags waved and bells rang across Vatican City.
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A U.S. flag soared above the crowd as Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV¡¯s election made history, drawing applause and celebration from American pilgrims.
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The smoke came after 133 cardinals completed their second day of voting inside the Sistine Chapel, seeking a spiritual successor to Pope Francis.
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White smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney brought a clear message¡ªafter hours of deliberation, the Church had a new leader.
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Students from the University of Mary joined the chants in St. Peter¡¯s Square, offering prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV¡¯s new mission.
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Born in Chicago to Spanish and Franco-Italian parents, Pope Leo XIV began as an altar boy before moving to Peru to serve the marginalized.
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