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From white smoke to balcony speech, watch how Pope Leo XIV was unveiled as new pontiff

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A new pope has taken the helm of the Catholic Church, after being elected in a two-day conclave in Vatican City.

Crowds of faithful erupted into cheers as Robert Prevost, 69, appeared at the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square for the first time.

He will now be known as Pope Leo XIV, and is the first American to be elected to the role.

“May peace be with all of you,” he said to the crowds below.


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