Pope Leo XIV elected - in pictures
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The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, appears on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica. Reuters -
Pope Leo XIV waves from the balcony. Reuters -
The gathered crowds are greeted by the newly elected Pope Leo XIV from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica. AP -
Pope Leo XIV delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world) message from the balcony. Reuters -
Cardinals stand on a balcony after the new pope was elected. Reuters -
Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announces the election of Pope Leo XIV. AP -
White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling a successor to Pope Francis has been elected. AP -
Nuns celebrate as white smoke pours from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel. Reuters -
Swiss Guards march as the white smoke billows. AP -
A woman cries at the Vatican. Reuters -
A smiling nun greets the appearance of white smoke. AFP -
Prelates celebrate on St Peter's Square. AFP -
Crowds celebrate on St Peter's Square. Getty Images -
People watch the white smoke on a large screen. AP -
People take photographs and celebrate as the white smoke emerges. Reuters -
The conclave of cardinals gathered on Wednesday to choose the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. AP -
People celebrate on a roof in Vatican City. Getty Images
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