Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary, who spent his career minister in Peru and led the powerful office of the Bishop of the Vatican, was chosen as the first American Pope in the 2,000 -year history of the Catholic Church. 69 -year -old Prevost named Leo XIV. The white smoke came out of the cystine chapel chimney from 6:07 pm local time on Thursday, indicating that a pontiff was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Associated Press Religion Coverage receives support with the US through AP’s collaboration, with funding from Lily Endowment Inc. AP is completely responsible for this material. AP journalists are on the ground in the Vatican City all week, covering the Papal Conclave. We will stay here until a new pope is chosen – no matter how much time it takes. Donate you to support our efforts for the development of up-to-minute. https://bit.ly/42Zfwu0 #conclave #Pope #Live
sourceBy Imtiyaz Alam Journalist