7.9K views · 72 reactions | “That’s the kind of pope we need”: As white smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, the crowd roared, cheered and even cried — and that smoke signaled the election of the first-ever U.S. pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Revelers told Tony about witnessing history from St. Peter’s Square. | CBS Mornings | Facebook

48K views · 1.7K reactions | St. Peter’s Square erupts with joy at the General Audience. The Pope tries to finish his sentence, but the crowd takes over: ‘Leone! Leone!’ He swallows, smiles shyly. History is being made as more and more pilgrims meet the Catholic Church’s new Pope! #popeleoxiv #vatican #catholic #catholicism #catholicchurch #leone #papaleonexiv #rome #vaticancity #vaticano | Catholic News Agency | Facebook

287K views · 4K reactions | Big Santa's going up in St Peter's Square this morning! It's Christmaaaaas.  | The Manc | Facebook

616K views · 2.6K reactions | Pope Francis leaves St Peter's Square for the last time #sancta #Catholic #stpeters #popefrancis | Sancta Familia | Facebook

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