Watch the Historic Announcement of Pope Leo XIV

Experience the powerful moment when Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was introduced to the world as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pontiff and the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

Watch the full announcement and first address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, courtesy of Catholic News Service on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7VoIL4N1Pk&feature=youtu.be.

Let us continue to pray for our new Holy Father as he begins his sacred ministry. Praise be to God!