Nuns praying in front of the basilica, Vatican City. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Fatigue took its toll on a mother and her child during the long wait for the announcement of the new pope at St. Peter’s Square. Photo © Marek Ladziński / FORUM
Conclave prayers, St. Peter’s Square, Vatican. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
White smoke rising from the chimney of St. Peter’s Basilica. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Great joy among the faithful as white smoke appeared over the Sistine Chapel. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Decorating the balcony for the arrival of the new pope. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Cardinals, awaiting the appearance of the new pope, watch a television drone. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
American faithful rejoice at the election of Robert Francis Prevost as pope. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, from the United States, was elected pope and took the name Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the USA. Photo © Marek Ladzinski / FORUM