Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is introduced (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is introduced from the Vatican balcony in Vatican City on Thursday. The Chicago-born Leo, whose given name is Robert Francis Provost, is the first American pope. The Conclave of Cardinals elected Provost after two days.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves from the Vatican balcony in Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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After two days, the Conclave of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Francis Provost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, as the 267th Supreme Pontiff after the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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White smoke is seen over the Sistine Chapel signaling that the cardinals elected a new pope. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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French Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti (C) announces the name of the new pope. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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