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history, right, unfolding in the Vatican as the Cardinals elect the first American Pope
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to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Provost, now Pope Leo XIV
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White smoke rising from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signaling the new Pope has been
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elected. The announcement delighting the crowd in St. Peter's Square and coming two days into
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the secret conclave. At least two-thirds of the 133 cardinals agreeing on a new pontiff to lead
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the world's one billion-plus Catholics. Tens of thousands erupting with joy as you hear there as
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Pope Leo walked out onto the balcony atop St. Peter's Basilica for the very first time
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offering a message of peace and urging dialogue without fear. The newly elected pontiff read his
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opening speech speaking in two languages, Italian and Spanish, but not in English. The pontiff
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pledging to build bridges while offering his regards for his predecessor Pope Francis who died the day after Easter He blessed the crowd and said peace be with you La pace sia con tutti voi
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It's just very exciting and we're hopeful for what's to come. I'm just hoping that he's able to rekindle a good relationship with our president and like all the government officials
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so that we can start going into a good round, I would say
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I think it's a win for America overall. I think that will spread a strong message of good throughout North America and beyond
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It's awe-inspiring. It's crazy. I don't have the words to say it
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That's right. Awe-inspiring. Well, Pope Francis, clearly fond of Cardinal Prevost, bringing him to work in Rome just a few years ago
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And it's likely this American pope will carry on at least some of the legacy of Pope Francis
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as he also carves his own path. Catholics hoping he's a strong leader
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The church in these turbulent times, they say, needs one. And many will take comfort in his chosen name, Leo
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which in Latin means lions. That's strong, right? Exciting day. No doubt about it
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All right. Thanks, Sharon
