New Pope emerges, as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pontiff
The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church. American Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the choice to replace Pope Francis. Bells at St. Peter’s Basilica rang and crowds cheered as the …