Geoff Bennett:
In Rome, a wave of emotion as the newly elected pope emerged from the balcony of the Vatican. The new pope’s first words, “Peace be with all of you.”
After two days of voting, white smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out announcing the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, choosing to take the name Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV, Leader of Catholic Church (through interpreter): Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God. I too would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts to reach your families, to all people everywhere, to all the earth. Peace be with you.
