'Dio benedica il Papa', other well wishes for the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Italian

Catholics around the world are rejoicing at the election of a new pope.

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is an American from Chicago, Illinois. He was created a cardinal in 2023 by Pope Francis.

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the sequestered College of Cardinals selected the new Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV, the 267th successor to Saint Peter, after meeting for just over 24 hours and voting in four ballots. 

CARDINAL ROBERT PREVOST ANNOUNCED AS FIRST AMERICAN POPE, TAKING NAME LEO XIV

The papal conclave is done entirely in secrecy at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to prevent interference and distractions.

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