By Ghana Eye Report
Successor to Pope Francis, 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost was elected by Conclave on Thursday at the Vatican City, according to Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.
He is the 276th Bishop of Rome.
Ghana Eye Report presents how the event unfolded at the Vatican City.
“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.
I announce to you a great joy:
WE HAVE A POPE
The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Robert Francis
Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost who has taken the name Leo XIV.
Just a few moments ago, from the central loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti pronounced the formula “Habemus Papam,” proclaiming to the city of Rome and to the whole world the news of the election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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