Pope Francis died in April 2025 at 88. Find out who is the new pope that the cardinals elected in May 2025 . Conclave 2025 Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope , choosing the name Leo XIV The new pope thanked his fellow cardinals for selecting him. "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. ... White smoke signaled from Vatican: Who is the new pope of the Catholic Church? Here's what time, how to watch announcement on TV live stream now.
