In a post on the X account, the Vatican Embassy in Iran wrote: “The Iranian embassy to the Vatican congratulates followers of this religion on the election of Cardinal Provost as the new Pope and leader of the Catholic Church around the world. Pope.”
On May 7th, Cardinals, including those who do not vote, gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica for the Mass “Pro-Erigendromano-Pontifis.”
On May 8th, US Cardinal Robert Prebust was elected Pope. He chose the name Pope Leo XIV.
The new Pope, 69, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral and said there was peace with you all! ”
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