Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St Peters Basilica for the first time as pope on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

Pope Leo XIV chosen to be New Pope

People hosting a US flag at St Peters Square on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

People waiting at St Peters Square on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

People waiting at St Peters Square for the new pope to be announced on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

People celebrating while waiting at St Peters Square for the new pope to be announced on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

A man holding up a sign saying Habemus Papa while waiting at St Peters Square for the new pope to be announced on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

Swiss guard standing guard at St Peters Square for the new pope to be announced on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

A Cardinal announcing the name of the new pope on the balcony of St Peters Basilica on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

Cardinals standing on the balcony of St Peters Basilica as the new pope meet the public for the first time on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

Workers setting up the balcony of St Peters Basilica as the new pope set to meet the public for the first time on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

People at St Peters Square to view the new pope on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City. US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope for the Cathlic church, he will be know as Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/Nexpher Images)

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