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Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV

Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, after he was selected as pope. He took the name Leo XIV.
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What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.

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Firefighters installing the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican last week.
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