WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as next pope, taking the reins of the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis last month. The new pope, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Prevost — who was born in Chicago — is an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops. Don’t miss out on any real-time information. Join our WhatsApp group to stay updated. .. White smoke appeared from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday afternoon, signifying to the world that the College of Cardinals had reached the required two-thirds majority on the new pope. Several names have been called lead contenders ahead of the conclave, but the relatively new pool of cardinals in the running – about 80% in the conclave were appointed since Francis was named in 2013 – has left speculation difficult. Among the top contenders is Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state under Francis who presided over the conclave. The 70-year-old is considered far less charismatic than Francis was but has been called a savvy statesman who could be an asset for the Catholic Church’s standing in the world. But some say he is too much a bureaucrat and not enough a pastor – and that the leader of the Catholics should be focused on religion and not diplomacy. Developing Story, more details will be shared on the Intel Region WhatsApp group as soon as possible. .. ... ... ... Join Our Social Media Channels:
BREAKING: America’s Robert Francis Prevost announced as new Pope, to be called Pope Leo XIV
