Election of Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. He is the first pope from the United States. The selection has brought pride to his hometown of Chicago and to Villanova University, where he graduated in 1977. Pope Leo XIV is known for his traditional piety and connection to the Augustinian religious order.

Election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. He is the first American Pope and has a background in the Augustinian religious order and service in Peru before being elevated to the papal seat.

Vatican's Sistine Chapel and Papal Election

The Vatican released new images of the Sistine Chapel ahead of a secret meeting to choose a new pope with 133 cardinal electors. The cardinals will be secluded until two-thirds agree on the new pope.

Election of a New Pope in Vatican City

Cardinals gather in Vatican City for the conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. The secretive process involves voting in the Sistine Chapel until a two-thirds majority is reached, signaled by white smoke. The new pope then accepts the position and chooses a papal name before making the first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Square.

Betting on the Next Pope

People around the world are betting on who will be the next Pope, with cash bets, online games, and informal wagers being placed. The activity is generating global interest, with thousands of bets being made and online platforms analyzing odds. While betting on papal elections is not legal in the United States, it is a niche market that attracts attention globally.