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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Pope Is Chosen, Vatican Says
A new Pope has been chosen. He is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American Pope in history, and he will be known as Pope Leo XIV, according to an announcement from the Vatican. The Vatican made the announcement that the new Pope was elected just after 11 a.m. Central Time in the United States on May 8, 2025, as the world waited for the name of the pontiff, which emerged about an hour later. "I announce to you a great joy; we have a Pope: The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord, Lord Robert Francis Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost who has taken the name Leo XIV," the Vatican wrote. "Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti announces that the Cardinals have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV." The Vatican shared a photo showing the famous white smoke that signals the cardinals in the conclave had chosen the 267th Pope. 'White smoke! The 133 Cardinal electors gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected the new Pope. He will appear soon at the central window of St. Peter's Basilica,' Vatican News reported on X. Who is the new Pope? According to the College of Cardinals report, Robert Francis Prevost "a former prefect of the influential Dicastery for Bishops, is a Chicago-born prelate with views close to Pope Francis who spent many years as a missionary in Peru before being elected head of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms." The new Pope will replace Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Viral videos showed Catholics running to and filling St. Peter's Square in joy. Just a few hours before the big announcement, Vatican News had shared a photo showing black smoke coming from the chimney, indicating that the cardinals were still divided. 'Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope,' Vatican News wrote just after 5 a.m. Central Time in the U.S. "When a pope dies or resigns, the governance of the Catholic Church passes to the College of Cardinals. Cardinals are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world, personally chosen by the pope, recognizable by their distinctive red vestments," the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explained. "The cardinals vote by secret ballot, processing one by one up to Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgment, saying a prayer and dropping the twice-folded ballot in a large chalice," the Conference wrote. "Four rounds of balloting are taken every day until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote. The result of each ballot are counted aloud and recorded by three cardinals designated as recorders. If no one receives the necessary two-thirds of the vote, the ballots are burned in a stove near the chapel with a mixture of chemicals to produce black smoke,' its explanation says. When a candidate gets enough votes, the white smoke is released, and the decision is announced, as just occurred on May 8. According to CNN, the new Pope was chosen pretty quickly as the consensus was reached on the second day of the conclave.
Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
What Does ‘Habemus Papam' Mean? New Pope Elected at the Vatican
White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Thursday, signaling the successful election of a new pope. The crowd in St. Peter's Square erupted in cheers as the traditional sign appeared just after the cardinal electors reached a two-thirds majority during their deliberations inside the Vatican. Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first-ever American pope, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, is expected to emerge on the Vatican balcony and address the crowd. The conclave followed the death of Pope Francis on April 21, prompting the first papal election since 2013. A new pope was selected after a two-day conclave. The white smoke is created by burning the ballots from a successful vote using a chemical mix that ensures it is distinctly visible to those watching in the square and around the world. The identity of the pope is formally announced later during a ceremony on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, when a cardinal traditionally states, "Habemus Papam!" which translates from Latin as, "We have a pope!" The Sistine Chapel emitted white smoke at 6:09 p.m. local time on May 8. Moments later, bells rang out from St. Peter's Basilica, affirming the result. Pope Leo XIV was elected on the second day of the conclave. The first vote, which took place the previous evening, was inconclusive and produced black smoke. The successful vote occurred in the evening session. Modern conclaves typically last between one and five days. "Habemus Papam" translates from Latin to "We have a pope." It is part of a formal proclamation by the cardinal protodeacon following the papal election. Traditionally, the Cardinal Protodeacon delivers the announcement in Latin: "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam! Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum, Dominum [first name], Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem [last name], qui sibi nomen imposuit [papal name]." In English, this translates to: "I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope! The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord, Lord [first name], cardinal of the Holy Roman Church [last name], who has taken the name [papal name]." The ritual is delivered in Latin, maintaining a centuries-old papal tradition. After the announcement, the new pontiff is expected to step onto the balcony to deliver his first apostolic blessing to the crowd and the world. Related Articles Who Is Robert Prevost? New Pope Leo XIV AnnouncedDonald Trump Reacts to New PopePope Favorite Sings John Lennon 'Imagine' In Unearthed 2019 VideoPope Leo XIV Elected, Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope in History: Live Updates 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Who is the new Pope and what does Habemus Papam mean? White smoke seen in Vatican
White smoke was seen rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican, indicating that cardinals have elected a new pope on the second and final day of conclave. This comes days after Pope Francis' death. What does Habemus Papam mean? "Habemus Papam" is Latin for "We have a Pope." It is the traditional announcement made in Latin by the senior cardinal deacon from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City to proclaim the election of a new pope following a papal conclave. The phrase introduces the newly elected pontiff, including his chosen papal name, to the public. For example, after Jorge Mario Bergoglio's election in 2013, the announcement was: 'Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus Papam! Eminentissimum ac Reverendissimum Dominum, Dominum Georgium Marium, Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem Bergoglio, qui sibi nomen imposuit Franciscum' ('I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope! The most eminent and most reverend Lord, Lord Jorge Mario, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Bergoglio, who has taken for himself the name Francis'). Who is the new Pope? The identity of the new Pope has not been revealed yet. Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin appeared as the front runner. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle appeared as the second favorite.
eNCA
07-05-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
What's a cardinal? The 'princes' of the Church electing a new pope
VATICAN - Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. But what exactly is a cardinal? - High dignitary - A cardinal (from the Latin "cardinalis", or principal) is a high dignitary of the Catholic Church chosen by the pope to assist him in his government. The main dicasteries - the Holy See equivalent of government ministries - are, for the most part, headed by cardinals. Their exact title is cardinal of the Holy Roman Church. Gathered in the College of Cardinals, presided over by a dean - currently the 91-year-old Italian Giovanni Battista Re - they form the top echelon of the Catholic Church. Cardinal being a title and not a function, many of them are bishops of dioceses around the world, while others who hold positions in the Curia, the Vatican's government, live in Rome. - Pope-makers - There are 252 cardinals, but only those aged under 80 are eligible to vote for a new pope following a pontiff's death or resignation. There were 135 cardinal electors when Pope Francis died, but two are not attending the conclave, meaning 133 are gathering on Wednesday. Held in the renowned Sistine Chapel, the conclave is highly secretive and follows strict rules and ceremonial procedures. - Created, not named - Cardinals are not named but "created" by papal decree. The term derives from Roman times, and implies the recipient is elevated in rank because of his qualities, but not appointed to any vacant post or office. Under Vatican rules, the pontiff can create cardinals out of men who are "truly outstanding in doctrine, virtue, piety and prudence in practical matters". - Cardinal's red - Cardinals wear clothes of scarlet red, a colour once associated with the Roman Senate, an emblem of power, prestige and authority, and later representing the blood of Christ. They also wear a ring, traditionally a sapphire, as well as a pectoral cross, the crosier, or staff, and the traditional headdress, the mitre. - A political appointment - The creation of cardinals reflects the political views of the pontiff, who normally uses this power to shape the selection of his own successor. During his pontificate, Francis made a point of appointing more cardinals from the "peripheries" of the Catholic world, places previously overlooked by Rome. - Declining privileges - Cardinals, who have the title of "eminence", are second only to the pope in the Church's hierarchy and can officiate in all churches outside Rome. They may also be buried in churches. The Second Vatican Council considerably reduced the privileges granted to the Church's most senior prelates, who previously used to reserve an entire compartment when travelling by train and have a throne room in their residence. Francis went further, deciding in 2023 that cardinals could no longer enjoy Vatican apartments rent-free. Two years earlier he had reduced their salaries to help mitigate the damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic on the Holy See's finances.
Int'l Business Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
What's A Cardinal? The 'Princes' Of The Church Electing A New Pope
Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. But what exactly is a cardinal? A cardinal (from the Latin "cardinalis", or principal) is a high dignitary of the Catholic Church chosen by the pope to assist him in his government. The main dicasteries -- the Holy See equivalent of government ministries -- are, for the most part, headed by cardinals. Their exact title is cardinal of the Holy Roman Church. Gathered in the College of Cardinals, presided over by a dean -- currently the 91-year-old Italian Giovanni Battista Re -- they form the top echelon of the Catholic Church. Cardinal being a title and not a function, many of them are bishops of dioceses around the world, while others who hold positions in the Curia, the Vatican's government, live in Rome. There are 252 cardinals, but only those aged under 80 are eligible to vote for a new pope following a pontiff's death or resignation. There were 135 cardinal electors when Pope Francis died, but two are not attending the conclave, meaning 133 are gathering on Wednesday. Held in the renowned Sistine Chapel, the conclave is highly secretive and follows strict rules and ceremonial procedures. Cardinals are not named but "created" by papal decree. The term derives from Roman times, and implies the recipient is elevated in rank because of his qualities, but not appointed to any vacant post or office. Under Vatican rules, the pontiff can create cardinals out of men who are "truly outstanding in doctrine, virtue, piety and prudence in practical matters". Cardinals wear clothes of scarlet red, a colour once associated with the Roman Senate, an emblem of power, prestige and authority, and later representing the blood of Christ. They also wear a ring, traditionally a sapphire, as well as a pectoral cross, the crosier, or staff, and the traditional headdress, the mitre. The creation of cardinals reflects the political views of the pontiff, who normally uses this power to shape the selection of his own successor. During his pontificate, Francis made a point of appointing more cardinals from the "peripheries" of the Catholic world, places previously overlooked by Rome. Cardinals, who have the title of "eminence", are second only to the pope in the Church's hierarchy and can officiate in all churches outside Rome. They may also be buried in churches. The Second Vatican Council considerably reduced the privileges granted to the Church's most senior prelates, who previously used to reserve an entire compartment when travelling by train and have a throne room in their residence. Francis went further, deciding in 2023 that cardinals could no longer enjoy Vatican apartments rent-free. Two years earlier he had reduced their salaries to help mitigate the damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic on the Holy See's finances.
