Robert Francis Prevost waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
ROME, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV.
The College of Cardinals, composed of 133 cardinals, began the secret voting process to elect a new pope on May 7. The previous pope, Francis, passed away due to illness on April 21. ■
Robert Francis Prevost (2nd L) addresses the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (2nd R) waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (C) waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost is seen after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (C) is seen after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (L) addresses the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (C) waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (R) addresses the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Robert Francis Prevost (L) addresses the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Robert Francis Prevost waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Swiss guards gather at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
White smoke is seen above the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
