In photos: First American pope, Robert Prevost, named in Vatican
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave. Photo: Alberto PIZZOLIAFP via Getty Images
The new pope is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost— and will be known to the world as Leo XIV — after he was elected Thursday in the second day of voting by the papal conclave.
Why it matters: He is the first American pontiff in history and was born in Chicago.
The big picture: Crowds filled Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City to find out who would be Pope Francis' successor, weeks after he passed away on April 21.
- The new leader takes over the Catholic Church with 1.4 billion members worldwide.
Zoom in: Here are photos from the historic day in the Vatican.
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