Leo XIV, the American Robert Francis Prevost, is the new Pope. The election as Pontiff of the American Robert Francis Prevost, who takes the name of Leo XIV, represents the first time that a North American Pope has been elected. In a St. Peter's Square filled with joy, he began with a very emotional speech on peace.
“Peace for all the earth,” said Leo XIV. The 267th Pontiff was elected on the fourth ballot, more quickly than Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected on the fifth ballot in 2013, again on the second day of the conclave. Then two words in Spanish and the closing: “we always want to be a church close to those who suffer. Our mother Mary always wants to walk with us and help us with her love. So let us pray together for this new mission and for peace in the world. Let us ask Mary for this special grace.”
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