A cardinal appeared at the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony about 7:15 Roman time to announce the newest Pope. It is the first American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, 69, of Chicago.

He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. The last Pope Leo was elected in 1878 and served until his death in 1903.{ai:summary}Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been announced as the first American pope at St. Peter’s Basilica. The announcement took place around 7:15 PM local time. #religion

America's Robert Francis Prevost chosen as new Pope

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